So far there is no evidence that China is supporting Russia in the war against Ukraine with weapons. But according to CIA director Burns, this is definitely being considered in Beijing. However, he also emphasizes what he would think of such a step.
China is "considering" delivering "deadly support" to Russia, according to CIA chief Bill Burns. But: "We don't see that a final decision has already been made, and we don't see any evidence of actual deliveries of deadly equipment," Burns told CBS News in an interview. Such a delivery would be "risky and unwise". Burns went on to say that he hopes Beijing will decide against it.
The US government has recently expressed concern about possible arms deliveries to Russia and is threatening China with serious consequences if it does: "Beijing will have to make its own decisions about how to proceed and whether to provide military support," says President Joe's security adviser Biden, Jake Sullivan, CNN. "But if Beijing goes down this path, there will be real costs for China."
Last Thursday, the "Spiegel" reported without naming any sources that Russia was negotiating with a Chinese manufacturer for 100 drones, which should be delivered in April. However, Beijing said it was not aware of any talks between Russia and a Chinese company. "A lot of misinformation is being spread," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday. You have to see who is behind it and be vigilant.
According to the Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR, Russia currently has no weapons from China. HUR Vice President Vadym Skibitsky confirmed this to the newspapers of the Funke media group. However, Russia has been negotiating "for a long time with many countries about arms deliveries", for example with China, Iran, North Korea or former Soviet republics.
In a position paper, China recently called for a ceasefire in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. The document also calls for negotiations to start as soon as possible.
