The United States has seen no recent evidence that China has supplied weapons to its allies, Russia. While Moscow is fighting the war in Ukraine A senior US official admitted Tuesday (March 22).
Washington previously raised concerns about the possibility of China helping Russia. in the midst of a bloody invasion But there was a halt in Ukraine.
“We haven’t yet seen the munitions China provides to Russia, but it certainly is something we are closely watching,” said US national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
US President Joe Biden spoke for nearly two hours with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, March 18, in which the White House said Biden had warned Xi about aid efforts. Russia’s economy is immune to Western sanctions. or assisting the war of Moscow.
“We will continue to monitor this matter. And the president made a clear stance against President Xi. on the implications and outcomes of any such weapon procurement, and they understand each other very well,” Sullivan said.
Biden is preparing to visit Europe. He is scheduled to meet with EU leaders and discuss the matter with NATO allies on Thursday. The possibility of China joining the Ukrainian conflict while he was in Brussels.”
Sullivan’s opinion This is consistent with the White House’s stance that Biden and its European allies are very alike on the possibility of China joining the Russian hand.
Sullivan added that during the visit Biden and European leaders on Thursday will roll out “additional sanctions packages” targeting Russia. and elevate the existing sanctions to be more severe
“The proclamation will focus not only on the new measures, but with assurances that There will be a concerted effort to crack down on efforts to circumvent sanctions,” he said.
(Source: AFP)