The United States of America Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said China is preparing to supply Russia with lethal weapons.
Antony Blinken told CBS News that Chinese companies were already providing non-lethal support to Russia – and new information suggested Beijing could provide lethal support.
He also warned that the escalation means China will face the wrath of the USA. Blinken also said that the escalation would mean “serious consequences” for China.
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Bejing has maintained neutrality in the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. It has also denied reports that Moscow has requested military equipment.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and is yet to condemn Russia’s invasion. Xi has sought to remain neutral in the conflict and has called for peace from both parties.
Mr Blinken spoke to CBS after meeting Chinese diplomat, Wang Yi, on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference. He said that during the meeting he expressed deep concerns about the possibility that China will provide lethal material support to Russia.
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We have seen Chinese companies provide non-lethal support to Russia for use in Ukraine. The concern that we have now is based on information we have that they are considering providing lethal support.
He did not elaborate on what information the US had received about China’s potential plans. When pressed on what the US believed China might give to Russia, he said it would be primarily weapons as well as ammunition.
If China provides Russia with weapons, that would cause a serious problem for us and in our relationship. Blinken also warned the Chinese to desist from helping Russia’s invasion.
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