The North Atlantic Alliance has not confirmed allegations that China supplied Russia with weapons. This view was shared by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during the rollout of the alliance’s annual report and echoed in official comments circulating on the organization’s channels, including its Twitter feed.
“There is no evidence that China is providing deadly weapons to Russia,” Stoltenberg stated clearly.
He noted that the alliance has information suggesting Russia may have sought Beijing’s help, and that Beijing is weighing this request as part of ongoing considerations between the two states.
Simultaneously, Stoltenberg stressed that Russia and China are tightening their ties across multiple domains, including economic and military sectors, with closer collaboration evident in various strategic areas.
The secretary general also referenced a recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Moscow, describing it as a milestone within a broader strategy to deepen cooperation and cordial relations between the two countries, a development viewed with caution by the alliance.
In related reporting, Politico cited trade and customs data indicating that, between June and December 2022, Chinese firms reportedly shipped a stream of equipment and materials to Russia, including assault rifles, drone components, and protective gear. This information has been used to illustrate the evolving logistics and supply dynamics surrounding the conflict, though attribution remains contested by various observers.