(CNN)The US has information suggesting China has expressed some openness to providing Russia with requested military and financial assistance as part of its war on Ukraine, a Western official and a US diplomat told CNN, and is conveying what it knows to its NATO allies.
It is not yet clear whether China intends to provide Russia with that assistance, US officials familiar with the intelligence tell CNN. But during an intense, seven-hour meeting in Rome, a top aide to President Joe Biden warned his Chinese counterpart of "potential implications and consequences" for China should support for Russia be forthcoming, a senior administration official said.
The series of events underscored the growing concern among American officials at the budding partnership between Moscow and Beijing as Biden works to isolate and punish Russia for its aggression in Ukraine. While officials have said the Chinese President was alarmed at what has taken place since Russia invaded, there is little to indicate China is prepared to cut off its support entirely.
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WNU Editor: This is a golden opportunity for China, and they are going to take advantage of it. The decoupling that is now happening between Russia and the West is going to have global implications, and China is now positioning itself to benefit from it.
U.S. threats and warnings are not going to be enough to change Beijing's policy when it comes to Russia. Not even close.
U.S. Officials Say China Is Already Supporting Russia In Its War In Ukraine
U.S. warns China against helping Russia as sanctions mount -- Reuters
US expresses 'deep concerns' on Russia-China 'alignment' -- France 24
China has already decided to send economic aid to Russia in Ukraine conflict, US officials fear -- The Guardian
Russia asks China for military help in war with Ukraine, U.S. officials say -- CBS News
Ukraine Update: U.S. Warns Russia Sought Armed Drones from China -- Bloomberg
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