U.S. Officials Say Russia Is Seeking Military Equipment And Aid From China

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose during their meeting in Beijing, on February 4, 2022. Photograph:( AFP )  

Washington Post: Russia seeks military equipment and aid from China, U.S. officials say 

Russia has turned to China for military equipment and aid in the weeks since it began its invasion of Ukraine, U.S. officials familiar with the matter told The Washington Post. 

The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject, did not describe what kind of weaponry had been requested, or whether they know how China responded. 

The development comes as White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan plans to travel to Rome on Monday to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Yang Jiechi. 

“We are communicating directly, privately to Beijing, that there will absolutely be consequences for large-scale sanctions, evasion efforts or support to Russia to backfill them,” Sullivan told CNN. 

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WNU Editor: The Chinese are saying this is news to them .... Chinese Embassy Says Has Never Heard of Russian Requests for Ukraine Help (Reuters). More here .... Russia Seeking China's Military Help In Ukraine, US "Sources" Say In Afternoon Of Media Leaks; China Responds: "Never Heard Of That" (Zero Hedge). 

U.S. Officials Say Russia Is Seeking Military Equipment And Aid From China  

Russia asks China for military assistance in its invasion of Ukraine -- Financial Times  

Russia asked China for military, economic aid in Ukraine conflict following invasion -- FOX News  

Russia seeking military equipment from China: report -- The Hill 

Russia has requested military assistance from China in Ukraine, US official says -- CNN  

Russia seeks military equipment from China after Ukraine invasion -reports -- Reuters

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