Tornado Alley (PROG)

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Put in wants support. He's hurting and his economy is hurting big time. I just doubt if it's
having an immediate effect on his military, though guess it wouldn't be long before it does.

Also there could be some doubt whether or not the request was made

Russia pounds Ukraine as fourth round of talks are suspended for a day

President Vladimir Putin's troops relentlessly assault their democratic neighbor and diplomatic talks end without a significant breakthrough.

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China pushes back

In another key development, Beijing on Monday pushed back on reports that Russia had asked China for military equipment and other support following the start of its invasion of Ukraine, saying that “the U.S. has been spreading disinformation and this is very dangerous.”

“We need to advance a diplomatic solution of the situation instead of further escalating the situation,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a news briefing.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/china-pushes-back-reports-russia-asked-help-ukraine-rcna19872