CIA Director Bill Burns has confirmed that China is considering sending lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine. Burns told CBS News that the Chinese leadership is considering the provision of lethal equipment, though no decision has yet been made. The UN Security Council recently passed a resolution calling for both countries to agree to a gradual de-escalation, but it remains to be seen whether China will decide to provide lethal aid to Russia.
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Five people died in a plane crash Wednesday shortly after taking off from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that there were five people aboard the plane, all CTEH employees out of its Little Rock office. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with the NTSB in charge of determining the cause.
CIA Director William Burns has warned that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed the Chinese army to be ready for a potential invasion of Taiwan by 2027. US officials have reported that the Chinese are using surveillance balloons powered by a solar array, and have raised their concerns with Beijing about it. The US government is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to take action if necessary.
Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, made a surprise appearance at Highmark Stadium on Sunday ahead of the team's playoff game against the Bengals. He had been out of the public eye since collapsing on the field during a game against the Bengals three weeks ago, but was seen entering the Bills locker room and later taking an elevator up to a suite. His presence at the stadium was a sign of hope for the team, though it is unclear if he will be able to return to the field this season.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is making remarkable progress in his recovery from cardiac arrest, but still faces a lengthy rehabilitation according to his marketing representative. Jordon Rooney, Hamlin's representative, said that he still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly. Coach Sean McDermott reported that Hamlin has been at the team facility almost daily, but still has a long road ahead of him in his recovery.
CIA Director Bill Burns recently traveled to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discuss the US’ expectations for Russia’s battlefield planning in the spring. The US is debating the merits of sending increasingly sophisticated and long-range weaponry to Ukraine, which will have a major impact on the Ukrainian forces’ ability to launch a successful counteroffensive against Russian forces in the coming months. The meeting is a sign of the US’ continued commitment to Ukraine’s defense.