China is reportedly in talks with Russia on the price and scale of the equipment exchange.
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China is considering supplying Russian military forces with drones and artillery in its war with Ukraine, multiple outlets reported Friday on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, amid fears Russia could wage a large-scale attack to mark the second year of the war.Key Facts
U.S. officials have gathered intelligence suggesting Beijing and Russia are currently in negotiations about the price and scale of the exchange, sources told CNN.
The weapons could be used to help Russian forces battle a Ukrainian counteroffensive expected this summer, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials who are familiar with the intelligence.
Chinese leadership began seriously considering Russia’s repeated requests for ammunition and drones over the past several months, according to CNN sources, though it’s unclear why Beijing recently became open to the deal.
Details about the potential aid come after Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an interview with CBS News on Sunday that U.
