Russia has asked China for military help.

 According to US officials, Russia has asked China for military equipment to support its invasion of Ukraine, sparking concern in the White House that Beijing may undermine western efforts to help Ukrainian forces defend their country. US officials told the FT that Russia has requested military equipment and other assistance since the start of the invasion. They declined to give details about what Russia has requested. Another person familiar with the situation said the US was preparing to warn its allies, indicating that China may be preparing to help Russia. Other US officials have said there are signs that Russia is running out of some types of weaponry as the war in Ukraine extends into its third week.