I wonder if China will stay "neutral", or move to a pro Russia position?
Moscow asking Beijing for military help - reports
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Russia is asking China for both military and economic assistance, according to reports in the Financial Times and New York Times newspapers.
Moscow wants Beijing to provide military supplies to use in Ukraine, the FT says.
Citing unnamed US officials, the FT reported that Russia had been requesting Chinese equipment since the start of the invasion. The officials declined to specify what kind of equipment Russia is seeking.
The report added that there were indications that China may be preparing to help.
A separate report in the New York Times - again citing US officials - alleges Russia is also asking for economic assistance to mitigate the impact of sanctions.
China has so far sought to portray itself as neutral in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and has not condemned the invasion.
On Monday US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is expected to hold talks with a top Chinese foreign policy official, Yang Jiechi, in Rome.
Speaking to NBC on Sunday, Sullivan said the US would "ensure that China nor anyone else" can compensate Russia for its economic losses.
Guy on the radio here atm. A China expert has just read out a report from a Mr Hu Wai. Not sure that's how it's spelt but this dude is like a cypher for Xi's government apparently and he is saying China needs to distance itself from Russia and Putin. He cannot win in any scenario. China needs to pick a side and the west is the future.