Russia asks military equipment from China for hostilities in Ukraine

Russia has asked China for military ​equipment to ​support its invasion of Ukraine, ​the Financial Times has cited US officials as saying. 

US officials told the Financial Times that Russia had requested military equipment and other assistance since the start of the invasion on February 24. However, China declined to do so. 

The news outlet says that another person familiar with the situation said the US was preparing to warn its allies, amid some indications that China may be preparing to help Russia. 

Other US officials have said there were signs that Russia was running out of some kinds of weaponry as the war in Ukraine extends into its third week. The White House did not comment,” says the Financial Times. 

According to the media outlet,  Liu Pengyu, the Chinese embassy spokesperson in Washington, said he was unaware of any suggestions that China might be willing to help Russia.

“China is deeply concerned and grieved on the Ukraine situation,” Liu said. “We sincerely hope that the situation will ease and peace will return at an early date.”