Russia asked China for military equipment to use in its offensive in Ukraine, a US official says, a request that heightened tensions about the ongoing assault ahead of a meeting in Rome between top aides for US and Chinese governments
"We will not stand by and allow any country to compensate Russia for its losses from the economic sanctions," says US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
Russia asked China for military equipment after its February 24 military campaign in Ukraine, sparking concern in the White House that Beijing may undermine Western efforts to help Ukrainian forces defend their country, several US officials said on Sunday. He said China found the current situation in Ukraine "disconcerting" and added: "We support and encourage all efforts that are conducive to a peaceful settlement of the crisis."
Sullivan told CNN Washington was watching closely to see to what extent Beijing provided economic or material support to Russia, and would impose consequences if that occurred. The meeting, planned for some time, is part of a broader effort by Washington and Beijing to maintain open channels of communication and manage competition between the world's two largest economies, a senior Biden administration official said.
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