Russia is asking China for military equipment, U.S. officials say

[Nevilledog]

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/03/13/russia-ukraine-war-news-live-updates/

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https://archive.ph/abAuw

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https://www.ft.com/content/30850470-8c8c-4b53-aa39-01497064a7b7


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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[Irish_Dem]

1. Russia is running out of weapons after only two weeks at war?

They are supposed to be the third largest military force in the world.

[Wingus Dingus]

10. To be fair, Ukrainian farmers have a pretty good armory now.

Maybe Russia can make a deal with them too.

[SunSeeker]

2. This is how world wars start. nt

[KS Toronado]

3. Surely not fighter jets

Sounds like they are getting desperate, they've already asked 3 countries for troops.
Maybe China could sell them some AK47s that shoot out a "BANG" flag.

[Walleye]

4. So I guess they're not self-sufficient in the world

[Tomconroy]

5. This is going to be interesting. Got a martini that says

Putin gets turned down.

[BComplex]

8. I wouldn't bet on it. China and russia have gotten pretty cozy over the past few

years.

[AlexSFCA]

12. but unlike Russia, China cares about its economy

[BComplex]

14. If the world decided to cut off trade with China, we'd be in a world of hurt.

The whole world would be in a world of hurt.

[Tomconroy]

15. If they did it Russia would have to hand over all it's gold

just as the ante. The Chinese won't be accepting rubles.

[BeyondGeography]

6. Hmmm, let's see, loser Vlad with no economy on the one hand, a strengthened EU on the other

An EU that will punish the shit out of China if their weapons wind up in Ukraine.

I think I know the answer.

[Leghorn21]

7. I hear Ukraine has a huge surplus of used tanks on hand

You'll pay dearly for them, though
motherfuckers

[Brother Buzz]

18. You mean Ukrainian farmers

I understand they won't consider selling them until the spring wheat is in

[BComplex]

9. I have a question: WHERE DOES CHINA GET ITS GAS?

My guess is their next door neighbor, russia.

[atreides1]

16. You're right.

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/exclusive-russia-china-agree-30-year-gas-deal-using-new-pipeline-source-2022-02-04/

[David__77]

17. I find it interesting that Western Europe is still buying lots of gas from Russia.

I could see that changing. There’s a lot of pragmatism in handling these issues.

[MartyTheGreek]

11. When do we start, Or threaten to start Cancelling China? Wallmart stuff? n/t

[BlueIdaho]

13. China needs to face some trade embargoes

If they supply Russia with any offensive weapons.