The Biden administration has been pushing Taiwan to buy their missiles and arms during the heat of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. American officials have been observing the Taiwanese military to see if they are able to fight off a possible invasion from China. There could be a seaborne invasion and the Russian invasion had launched a need for Taiwan to acquire more weapons.
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C.I.A. Director Says That Putin May Go Nuclear
Central Intelligence Agency director William J. Burns said that Putin may turn nuclear to claim victory in conquering Ukraine to stop the offensives against them. This is the first time the White House has brought up this concern during the seven weeks of war in Ukraine. Burns has dealt with Putin very often and he served as the American ambassador to Russia.
Russia Reaches Out to China for Military Aid
U.S. officials stated that Russia reached out to China to get help in military and economic aid. There had been sanctions imposed on Russia from nations around the world because of their unjust act in the Ukrainian War. The interviewed officials refused to share any information about what kind of military weapons Russia is needing.
Are China and Russia Uniting Against the West?
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a virtual summit two weeks ago; now it appears they are working together for security guarantees from the West.