Would China Support a Russian Invasion of Ukraine?

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By Kris Osborn – President & Editor-In-Chief, Warrior Maven

Would Russia have China’s blessing or “tacit support” for an invasion of Ukraine? Not surprising to learn that the question was posed to Pentagon spokesman John Kirby by reporters wondering about the global geopolitical climate as many brace for a Russian attack.

Kirby naturally offered no specifics regarding any kind of collaborative relationship between Russia and China, however he did make a specific point to reference a Russian-Chinese joint statement of support in February of this year. 

Russia and China Relationship

“We certainly have been watching the — at least public burgeoning relationship here between Russia and China,” Kirby said. 

He also was unambiguous in referring to China’s apparent support for Russia in light of the current situation as “alarming.” 

“Their February 4 joint statement certainly provided further evidence that China has decided that they’re going to stand alongside Russia with respect to what’s going on in Europe. And we would say that their tacit support, if you will, for Russia is deeply alarming. And frankly, even more destabilizing to the security situation in Europe,” Kirby told reporters.