The US is witnessing a "disturbing" trendlines in China's support for Russia's military, prompting Secretary of State Antony Blinken to raise the issue when he met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Saturday. On the same day, Vice President Kamala Harris alluded to China's support for Russia, saying any steps taken to provide lethal support for Russia would “reward aggression, continue the killing and further undermine a rules-based order.” Reports suggest the US is seeing China publicly trying to promote peace while covertly aiding the Russian war effort and considers providing lethal aid.

Meanwhile, Ukraine and its allies continue to retaliate against what they consider Russian aggression. Ukrainian forces reported repelling Russian attacks in the eastern Donbas region on Sunday as the US voiced concern that China is preparing to arm Russia. In response, retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane suggested publically