US official says Russia seeking military aid from China
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. official says Russia has asked China for military equipment to use in its invasion of Ukraine.
The allegation comes as top aides to the U.S. and Chinese governments began meeting in Rome. Russia, meanwhile, is denying it needs China's help.
A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that “Russia has its own potential to continue the operation, which, as we have said, is unfolding in accordance with the plan and will be completed on time and in full.”
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan has bluntly warned China to avoid helping Russia evade punishment from sanctions that have hammered the Russian economy.
