Media reports about Beijing's assistance to Moscow undermine China's attempts to portray itself as a "neutral mediator" in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: Western officials are continuing to emphasise the efforts of the People's Republic of China to support Russia's military operations in Ukraine.

Western officials believe they have evidence that Chinese companies are secretly supplying weapons to Russia. This could mean a significant escalation of Beijing's involvement in the war in Ukraine, reports The Times.

Russia's war efforts are masking issues with inflation, currency, and oil revenue, economists told BI.