Key takeaways:
- The US believes China may be providing non-lethal military assistance to Russia for use in Ukraine.
- China has provided some help to Russia, such as parroting Russian disinformation campaigns and promoting false pretexts about the war.
- The US is concerned that China may be trying to “creep up to the line” of providing lethal military aid to Russia without getting caught.
The United States has recently noticed a “disturbing” trend in China’s support for Russia’s military, according to US officials familiar with the intelligence. Vice President Kamala Harris alluded to this trend during her recent visit to Europe.
The US believes China may be providing non-lethal military assistance to Russia for use in Ukraine. This could include uniforms or body armor for the spring offensive. US officials have shared this intelligence with allies and partners at the Munich Security Conference in recent days.
While China has provided some help to Russia, such as parroting Russian disinformation campaigns and promoting false pretexts about the war, this is more tangible assistance for use by Russian troops in Ukraine.
The US is concerned that China may be trying to “creep up to the line” of providing lethal military aid to Russia without getting caught. The US is monitoring the situation closely and is prepared to take action if necessary.
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