US "Will Not Allow Lifeline to Russia"...Warning to China

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] On the 13th (local time), the Biden administration reaffirmed its policy not to allow China to provide assistance to Russia, which invaded Ukraine.

Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor at the White House, said in interviews with CNN, CBS, and NBC on the same day, "We are closely monitoring the extent to which China is actually providing any form of material or economic support to Russia," adding, "This is a matter of our concern."

Sullivan confirmed that the U.S. has directly warned China, stating, "We have conveyed to China that we will not tolerate or stand by if any country compensates for Russia's losses due to economic sanctions." When asked whether sanctions would be imposed if China helps Russia, he emphasized that no country or place will be allowed to provide a lifeline to Russia under economic sanctions.

The Biden administration believes that before Russia invaded Ukraine, China had some plans, even if not entirely.

Along with this, Sullivan said, "We will defend every inch of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) territory," warning against Russian attacks beyond NATO territory. Regarding concerns about Russia's use of chemical weapons, he assessed, "One reason why Russian President Vladimir Putin might rely on extreme tactics such as the use of chemical weapons is the frustration of the Russian military's inability to advance." He added that he is communicating directly on this issue not only with allies but also with Russia.

John Kirby, Pentagon spokesperson, said in an interview with ABC that there are no signs that a Russian biochemical weapon attack is imminent, but "we are monitoring very closely."

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