US Officials Say Russia Has Asked China for Military and Economic Support
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US Officials Say Russia Has Asked China , for Military and Economic Support.
US Officials Say Russia Has Asked China , for Military and Economic Support.
CNN reports two U.S. officials told the outlet that Russia has asked China for assistance with its war in Ukraine, including drones.
Both countries have
denied the request for assistance, .
Both countries have
denied the request for assistance, .
but one of the U.S. officials claims the conversation took place shortly after the invasion began.
White House national security adviser
Jake Sullivan was informed of the request
prior to meeting with China's Director of the Office
of the Foreign Affairs Commission, Yang Jiechi, on March 14.
White House national security adviser
Jake Sullivan was informed of the request
prior to meeting with China's Director of the Office
of the Foreign Affairs Commission, Yang Jiechi, on March 14.
National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne said the meeting was a follow-up to President Biden's virtual conversation with President Xi Jinping last November.
National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne said the meeting was a follow-up to President Biden's virtual conversation with President Xi Jinping last November.
National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne said the meeting was a follow-up to President Biden's virtual conversation with President Xi Jinping last November.
Sullivan appeared on 'State of the Union' on March 13 and said China supporting Russia is a "concern.".
We also are watching closely to see the extent to which China actually does provide any form of support, material support or economic support, to Russia. , Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, via 'State of the Union'.
It is a concern of ours. And we have communicated to Beijing that we will
not stand by and allow any country to compensate Russia for its losses from
the economic sanctions, Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, via 'State of the Union'.
Sullivan also said that while the White House is
"concerned about the possibility of escalation"
regarding nuclear warfare, .
"we have not seen anything that would require us to change our nuclear posture at this time."
US Officials Say Russia Has Asked China , for Military and Economic Support.
CNN reports two U.S. officials told the outlet that Russia has asked China for assistance with its war in Ukraine, including drones.
Both countries have
denied the request for assistance, .
Both countries have
denied the request for assistance, .
but one of the U.S. officials claims the conversation took place shortly after the invasion began.
White House national security adviser
Jake Sullivan was informed of the request
prior to meeting with China's Director of the Office
of the Foreign Affairs Commission, Yang Jiechi, on March 14.
White House national security adviser
Jake Sullivan was informed of the request
prior to meeting with China's Director of the Office
of the Foreign Affairs Commission, Yang Jiechi, on March 14.
National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne said the meeting was a follow-up to President Biden's virtual conversation with President Xi Jinping last November.
National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne said the meeting was a follow-up to President Biden's virtual conversation with President Xi Jinping last November.
National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne said the meeting was a follow-up to President Biden's virtual conversation with President Xi Jinping last November.
Sullivan appeared on 'State of the Union' on March 13 and said China supporting Russia is a "concern.".
We also are watching closely to see the extent to which China actually does provide any form of support, material support or economic support, to Russia. , Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, via 'State of the Union'.
It is a concern of ours. And we have communicated to Beijing that we will
not stand by and allow any country to compensate Russia for its losses from
the economic sanctions, Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, via 'State of the Union'.
Sullivan also said that while the White House is
"concerned about the possibility of escalation"
regarding nuclear warfare, .
"we have not seen anything that would require us to change our nuclear posture at this time."