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US thinks China likely willing to send Russia aid, but quietly — report
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleUS officials believe China is willing to send Russia military aid to bolster its Ukraine offensive, but may try to keep such assistance a secret, CNN reports.
The station says that US officials sent a cable to allies in Europe and Asia saying that China had expressed openness to the possibility of sending help, but it was unclear if it had actually done so.
An official describing the cable says the US warned Beijing would deny providing Moscow with help.
CNN also reports that among the requests Russia made was for ready-to-eat meals, or MREs, which are given to combat troops, underlining reported logistical issues Russia has faced trying to provide for troops taking part in the invasion.
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