Leaked Intelligence, Reveals China's Plan, to Secretly Arm Russia.
According to leaked classified documents,
China supplied secret shipments of lethal aid
for Russia's war on Ukraine.
'The Guardian' reports that top-secret intelligence dated
February 23 shows that China approved incremental
provisions of weapons disguised as civilian items.
'The Washington Post' first reported on
the intelligence which was gathered by U.S.
surveillance of Russia's secret service discussions.
'The Guardian' reports that the leaked documents also state
that China would consider U.S. or NATO-backed offensives
on Russian territory an escalation of the conflict.
'The Guardian' reports that the leaked documents also state
that China would consider U.S. or NATO-backed offensives
on Russian territory an escalation of the conflict.
Following news of the leak, China denied the accusation,
while foreign minister Qin Gang said Beijing would
not provide weapons to either side of the conflict.
'The Guardian' reports that, similarly to Russia, China has
been critical of NATO and suggested that the ongoing
conflict in Ukraine was provoked by the bloc's expansion. .
China also emphasized that it is looking
to help mediate a political settlement
to end the war in Ukraine.
However, 'The Guardian' reports that the West has said that
China's clear allegiance to Russia undermines their
stated goal of reaching a political resolution to hostilities.
However, 'The Guardian' reports that the West has said that
China's clear allegiance to Russia undermines their
stated goal of reaching a political resolution to hostilities.
Trade between Russia and China has increased
since the invasion of Ukraine began. .
Following news of the leak, the Russian defense
ministry said that minister Sergei Shiogu will meet
with Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu on April 16. .
Following news of the leak, the Russian defense
ministry said that minister Sergei Shiogu will meet
with Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu on April 16.