After Western reports quoting US officials stated that Russia had asked China for military equipment to be used in Ukraine, the US issued a warning to China.
US WARNS CHINA
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned China against helping Russia evade punishment from global sanctions that have hammered the Russian economy, or to provide military aid to Moscow in its war on Ukraine.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned China against helping Russia evade punishment from global sanctions that have hammered the Russian economy, or to provide military aid to Moscow in its war on Ukraine.
Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Yang Jiechi spoke on the issue in Rome on Monday.
CHINA SAYS ‘FALSE NEWS’
Now, in response to the reports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has accused US officials of spreading disinformation with “sinister intent”.
“The United States has been spreading false information against China on the Ukraine issue recently with sinister intentions,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Monday, while answering a foreign reporter’s question on whether China will assist Russia with arms.
“China’s position on the Ukraine issue is consistent and clear, and we have always played a constructive role in persuading peace and promoting talks,” he added.
WHAT HAS RUSSIA SAID
On Monday, Russia said it does not need China’s help.
“No, 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,” said Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman.
Complete News Source: India Today
