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US officials say Russia has asked China for military help in Ukraine [View all]

Source: Financial Times

Demetri Sevastopulo in Washington AN HOUR AGO

Russia has asked China for military equipment to support its invasion of Ukraine, according to US officials, sparking concern in the White House that Beijing may undermine western efforts to help Ukrainian forces defend their country.

US officials told the Financial Times that Russia had requested military equipment and other assistance since the start of the invasion. They declined to give details about what Russia had requested.

Another person familiar with the situation said the US was preparing to warn its allies, amid some indications that China may be preparing to help Russia. Other US officials have said there were signs that Russia was running out of some kinds of weaponry as the war in Ukraine extends into its third week.

The White House did not comment. The Chinese embassy in Washington did not respond to a request for a comment.

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... ColinC Mar 2022 #1

Putin's over confidence in his military has the world... brush Mar 2022 #9

Actually,... Wuddles440 Mar 2022 #50

So are you willing to risk nuclear war? brush Mar 2022 #52

At some point the answer, however abhorrent, must be "yes." Igel Mar 2022 #56

First he would reclaim Russian America and install a puppet Governor, perhaps an ex Governor. Marcuse Mar 2022 #58

I agree. He'll use the threat of nuclear attack indefinitely. China needs to butt out. Karadeniz Mar 2022 #60

Not Churchill melm00se Mar 2022 #10

Thanks caraher Mar 2022 #17

I heard the quote on MSNBC. ColinC Mar 2022 #22

I used to have this hanging in my classroom melm00se Mar 2022 #49

Don't worry about it caraher Mar 2022 #66

Thanks! ColinC Mar 2022 #23

Don't think the Chinese are that dumb Deminpenn Mar 2022 #2

Sanctions against China Jazz Jon Mar 2022 #4

The other day bought lightbulbs Deminpenn Mar 2022 #5

I share your general concern caraher Mar 2022 #18

What? So the Ukrainian forces stiff resistance... brush Mar 2022 #3

dumb ass of Russia bit off more than he can chew ? monkeyman1 Mar 2022 #8

This would be about the time for China to say "Nah." Metaphorical Mar 2022 #6

I think you're right. Xi is no dummy and will be... brush Mar 2022 #12

Yep! Can't think of a single reason for Xi to help Putin. nt Phoenix61 Mar 2022 #34

So, I wonder what the details they declined to share are... liberalla Mar 2022 #7

Same here. nt orangecrush Mar 2022 #43

What a CROCK! bluestarone Mar 2022 #11

More than half of Russia's tanks are on the border with China. L. Coyote Mar 2022 #15

I'm beginning to wonder what their troop losses actually are Warpy Mar 2022 #13

They can do a trade, China gets Siberia .... L. Coyote Mar 2022 #14

I thought i SAW something that said China was willing to help YoshidaYui Mar 2022 #16

China is a strong trading partner with UKR. But there's a general medium term problem: Eyeball_Kid Mar 2022 #65

This was a REALLY interesting thread posted this morning about where China's interests lie: Scrivener7 Mar 2022 #19

Thanks elleng Mar 2022 #26

Thanks to Tomconroy. Now I guess we wait and see whether they take this guy's advice. Scrivener7 Mar 2022 #29

Right; holding breaths about something ELSE. elleng Mar 2022 #30

The times we live in. Scrivener7 Mar 2022 #31

This is what China also has in mind BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #35

I imaging answering Vlad's call would make it even harder than the Scrivener7 Mar 2022 #37

There are some serious BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #39

I actually saved that graphic the last time you posted it. It's great. But I bet it's already Scrivener7 Mar 2022 #40

That was based on IMF data for 2021. BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #42

Seriously, these sanctions have them in deep trouble. Hopefully it's enough to Scrivener7 Mar 2022 #44

It might end up having to be BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #48

Oh those transformating ones are fascinating! electric_blue68 Mar 2022 #53

Thank you. I love these. Where Russia sits now with overall world trade is worsened by this ancianita Mar 2022 #45

The issue at this point BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #51

I was thinking that you want the country but you're blasting major important areas to bits, it... electric_blue68 Mar 2022 #54

It's like a spite job BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #55

It is. ancianita Mar 2022 #64

In response to reports that Russia is seeking military equipment and other support from China yaesu Mar 2022 #20

You know you're f*cked COL Mustard Mar 2022 #21

Hey! Would you like to help me out on this war I needlessly started? CanonRay Mar 2022 #24

China promised in 2013 to protect Ukraine... pbmus Mar 2022 #25

Thanks; saw it yesterday. elleng Mar 2022 #27

Putin went to war without adequate resources LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2022 #28

Putin is also looking for soldiers from satellite countries and the middle east. Mr. Sparkle Mar 2022 #32

In January 1991, after a 5 month build-up BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #33

Wow. Amazing comparison that leads to lots of questions about his and his military's strategy, ancianita Mar 2022 #38

That number of troops that he put together BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #41

Right. ancianita Mar 2022 #63

Putin is easily old enough to be Zelensky's father BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #67

Thank you for all the links and analysis. I'm glad your radar is out on energy orgs ancianita Mar 2022 #72

Well in the first case BumRushDaShow Mar 2022 #73

Will China help kill innocent Ukrainians, who never hurt China, in Russia's terror campaign? Wingus Dingus Mar 2022 #36

Yes, if Russia agrees to back a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan. TomCADem Mar 2022 #46

But they would need some sort of credible rationale. Wingus Dingus Mar 2022 #47

"We'll pay you as may Rubles as you need, just help us please!" ffr Mar 2022 #57

Poor Pootie Crataegus Mar 2022 #59

There were news reports in 1939-40 heckles65 Mar 2022 #61

China denies it and publicly sympathizes with Ukraine IronLionZion Mar 2022 #62

Maybe just enough quakerboy Mar 2022 #68

If Russia has such a powerful military force, why do they need help? LiberalFighter Mar 2022 #69

LBN dupe Lasher Mar 2022 #70

What Happened To Putin's Call For Syria To Send 15,000 Troops DallasNE Mar 2022 #71