Their loss could allow the U.S. to turn its full attention to China, according to an official briefed on the talks.

Beijing believes that the US would soon turn its full attention eastward if Russia loses in Ukraine, said a report.

China denies giving Russia military support According to the Hong Kong-based outlet, the statement was made during a four-hour meeting between the diplomats in Brussels on June 3. Sources said Wang explained China’s position by warning that “if Russia loses the war,