'Not surprising' if China NGOs supplying lethal weapons to Russia against Ukraine, says ex-US NSA John Bolton
FirstpostWashington: Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton said it would “not be surprising” if non-government organisations in China were supplying lethal weaponry to Russia in the war against Ukraine. “It won’t be surprising if non-government organisations in China volunteering their assistance to the Russians… The fact that the United States government is only commenting now doesn’t mean that it just started right now,” Bolton told Sky News. “China has a vested interest in on talk with Russia, the only disagreement between the two country over the war in Ukraine is probably Chinese disappointment that the Russians are doing better.” Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton tells #KayBurley it would "not be surprising" if non-government organisations in the China were supplying lethal weaponry to Russia in the war against Ukraine.https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501, and YouTube pic.twitter.com/ybUhxLT1FV — Sky News February 20, 2023 The claims come moments after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that China is considering giving Russia weapons and ammunition for the Ukraine war. Blinken claimed that Chinese companies were already providing “non-lethal support” to Russia - and new information suggested Beijing could provide “lethal support”.