Leaked Intelligence, Reveals China's Plan, to Secretly Arm Russia.<br />According to leaked classified documents, <br />China supplied secret shipments of lethal aid <br />for Russia's war on Ukraine.<br />'The Guardian' reports that top-secret intelligence dated <br />February 23 shows that China approved incremental <br />provisions of weapons disguised as civilian items.<br />'The Washington Post' first reported on <br />the intelligence which was gathered by U.S. <br />surveillance of Russia's secret service discussions.<br />'The Guardian' reports that the leaked documents also state <br />that China would consider U.S. or NATO-backed offensives <br />on Russian territory an escalation of the conflict.<br />'The Guardian' reports that the leaked documents also state <br />that China would consider U.S. or NATO-backed offensives <br />on Russian territory an escalation of the conflict.<br />Following news of the leak, China denied the accusation, <br />while foreign minister Qin Gang said Beijing would <br />not provide weapons to either side of the conflict.<br />'The Guardian' reports that, similarly to Russia, China has <br />been critical of NATO and suggested that the ongoing <br />conflict in Ukraine was provoked by the bloc's expansion. .<br />China also emphasized that it is looking <br />to help mediate a political settlement <br />to end the war in Ukraine.<br />However, 'The Guardian' reports that the West has said that <br />China's clear allegiance to Russia undermines their <br />stated goal of reaching a political resolution to hostilities.<br />However, 'The Guardian' reports that the West has said that <br />China's clear allegiance to Russia undermines their <br />stated goal of reaching a political resolution to hostilities.<br />Trade between Russia and China has increased <br />since the invasion of Ukraine began. .<br />Following news of the leak, the Russian defense <br />ministry said that minister Sergei Shiogu will meet <br />with Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu on April 16. .<br />Following news of the leak, the Russian defense <br />ministry said that minister Sergei Shiogu will meet <br />with Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu on April 16.
