U.S. media reports that US officials believe that China may provide non -fatal military assistance to Russia during the Russian and Ukraine War.The US government is also worried that China will consider providing fatal aid to Russia.
According to reports on Sunday (February 19), a national radio company, people familiar with the matter said that the way China assisted Russia also included the dissemination of false information about the war on the war and the explanation made by Russia, but ChinaThe non -fatal military assistance provided is more practical aid for the Russian army.
Sources said that non -fatal military assistance may include uniforms, bulletproof jackets and other equipment required by the Russian army when launching offensives in spring.
A spokesman for the National Security Council refused to comment on the matter.
A person familiar with the matter said: "We have clearly expressed our concerns about fatal aid. We have not seen them cross the line, but we don’t think they have considered this."
Sources said that the United States has negotiated with allies and partners in the Munich Security Conference and other places, and told them about information about China that may provide support to Russia.
Bloomberg quoted sources on the 25th of last month that the United States showed evidence to the Chinese government, showing that some Chinese state -owned enterprises might provide assistance to Russia during the Russia -Ukraine War.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a response on the 30th that the United States was the initiator and the biggest pusher of the Ukrainian crisis and continued to convey heavy weapons and aggressive weapons to Ukraine.Suspicious and accusations.
The US Broadcasting Corporation reported that U.S. officials now say they will assist Russia from the Chinese government.
These officials said that it is not clear whether this assistance violates sanctions, and it is unclear whether the United States is non -fatal aid and implement new sanctions on China.Sources familiar with the US government's thinking said that the United States will not hesitate to take action against those who violate sanctions.