EXCLUSIVE: U.S. officials believe China may be providing nonlethal military assistance to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Rescuers are at work outside a building partially destroyed by Russian missile strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Feb. 5.The U.S. believes China may be providing non-lethal military assistance to Russia for use in Ukraine, according to four US officials, and the administration is concerned they are considering sending lethal aid.
The officials declined to provide specifics about the non-lethal military assistance, but said it could include gear for the spring offensive like uniforms or even body armor.U.S. officials, including President Biden and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, have warned China not to supply Russia with military assistance or there would be consequences.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Wang Yi are both at the Munich Security Conference today, but have not yet met today. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Conference Saturday and said China has grown closer to Russia since the war began. It’s not clear if the support violates any sanctions, the officials said, or if the US would impose sanctions or costs on China for this support.
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