< p _ngcontent-sc138="" class="news-annotation">China is likely discussing with Moscow the possibility of supplying Russia with drones, artillery and ammunition. However, a final decision has not yet been made.
This is stated in the CNN investigation. According to the publication, China probably has not yet made a final decision. However, negotiations on the price and volume of supplies continue.
When China can transfer weapons to Russia
American intelligence has received information indicating that Beijing is leaning in favor of the transfer of weapons.
According to CNN, in addition to supplying drones, Beijing may consider the transfer of ammunition – more for small arms than for artillery. However, The Wall Street Journal sources talk about the study of the supply of “artillery and armed drones.”
The day before, Der Spiegel reported that Russia is likely in talks with the Chinese company Xi'an Bingo Intelligent Aviation Technology to purchase 100 attack drones. The party may be handed over as early as spring.
Zelensky's reaction to the likely cooperation between China and Russia
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the likely increased support for Russia by China. He assured that it is important for him that this does not happen. The head of state stressed that this could become a threat not only to our country, but to the whole world.
- Vladimir Zelensky expressed the hope that China would be on the side of a just world, which means on our side. He stressed that this is point number 1 for him, so he will do everything possible to prevent this.
- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a press conference during a visit to Estonia noted that there is no trust in China. The PRC failed to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Washington is closely following China's role in the war. In particular, against the backdrop of recent reports of military assistance that Beijing may provide to Russia.
