Jeff Seldin
While much of the focus at this week's NATO summit in Washington has been on providing additional support for Ukraine, some Western officials are equally intent on confronting another challenge unleashed by Russia's invasion: a nascent arms race with global implications.
The officials argue it is no longer enough to try to ensure Ukraine has the weapons and systems it needs to keep pace with Russia's unrelenting attacks. They say NATO must simultaneously prepare to outspend, outpace and outproduce the fledgling alliance that has kept the Russian military on the move.
"There is no time to lose," a NATO official told VOA, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the growing defense cooperation among Russia, China, North Korea and Iran.
"This must be a key priority for all our allies, because it is not just about spending more," the official said. "It is also on getting those capabilities."
Officials have repeatedly accused China of playing a critical role in sustaining Russia's military by sending Moscow raw materials and so-called dual-use components needed to produce advanced weapons and weapons systems.
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