Russia Asked Economic and Military Help from China
Russia asked China for military assistance, including aircraft and economic aid. According to reports, the demand came after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is worth noting that the potential help of the Chinese will be a significant development during the Russian attack. This could hamper the occupation of Ukrainian forces in the country; also the weight against the harsh sanctions imposed on the Russian economy. China’s response to Russia’s request is unclear. The government reports that it is assisting Ukraine in providing humanitarian assistance. According to China, the main priority is to escalate the tense situation or avoid getting out of control. The country calls for maximum restraint and to prevent a massive humanitarian crisis.
News of Russia’s request came as the White House National Security Adviser met with his Chinese counterpart. The world is currently watching closely how much China supports Russia. On Sunday, Russia expanded its attack on western Ukraine. Rockets were fired near the city of Lviv. It also struck a large military base near the Polish border. Many people died as a result.
According to local authorities, 35 people were killed at the military base; And 134 were injured. U.S. officials, including the White House spokesman, have been increasingly critical of Beijing’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. While Beijing appears to have sought to gain a neutral tone in the international arena, Chinese domestic media coverage fueled Russian disinformation campaigns. It also calls war a special military operation.
The Danger of Nuclear Escalation
U.S. officials have stated that China is complying with the U.S. and the sanctions imposed by the Allies against Russia; hence, Biden recently said he was not ready to consider efforts to put pressure on China to help isolate Russia over the Kremlin’s bloody war. Biden stressed that he believes the United States is reversing its history from the day he took office. Therefore, it must show that world democracies can compete with autocratic regimes like China.
Biden expressed concern over human rights, China’s aggression against Taiwan, and trade issues during a three-hour summit with his Chinese counterpart about four months ago. The Biden administration has made it clear that managing competition with China is long-term national security and economic priority for the United States.
The U.S. president’s administration worries about the possibility of escalation. About Putin’s nuclear posture, the world is now watching closely. The risk of escalation with atomic power is serious, and it’s a different kind of conflict than what the American people have seen over the years. However, the president listened to the assessments of his intelligence community, as well as the advice of military commanders, consulted with NATO allies. However, there is no doubt that Russia will pay a heavy price if they use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine.
