US reacts to UK's statement on the transfer of Chinese weapons to RF
The United States has no information on direct arms shipments from China to the Russian Federation. However, the White House will clarify this information with the British side.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a statement by White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
“In 2022, I stood at this podium and warned of concerns that China could provide direct lethal assistance to Russia. We didn't see it in 2022, we didn't see it in 2023, and we haven't seen it since,” the Biden administration official said.
He emphasized that he was “looking forward” to talking with the British side to make sure they had a “common operational picture.”
Sullivan also noted that he would like to understand what exactly the UK Secretary of Defense meant in his comment.
It is worth noting that UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said that China is already providing or is preparing to provide lethal assistance to Russia.
He said that the US and British intelligence agencies have evidence that China is preparing to provide Russia with lethal assistance for use in the war against Ukraine.
Author - Serhii Kolomiets, 23/05/2024
