“We have seen China basically give tacit approval to what Russia is doing by refusing to join sanctions,” the official said.
The United States has informed its allies that China has signaled its willingness to support Russia with military assistance, sources told the Financial Times on Monday.
The U.S. State Department reportedly sent cables to allies in Europe and Asia about China’s willingness to help Russia, but details such as when Beijing would assist and to what level did not feature in the messages.
U.S. officials on Sunday told several media outlets that Russia had asked China for military equipment and aid, Just the News reported.