State Department Spokesperson Pressed About Increasing Military Cooperation Between China And Russia

During Tuesday's State Department press briefing, Spokesperson Tammy Bruce discussed China's assistance to Russia in Ukraine.

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00:00MS.

00:01Thank you very much, Connie.

00:02I have two questions.

00:04One on the U.S. diplomatic missions, another one is China and Russia, if I may.

00:12Regarding the closure of U.S. diplomatic missions overseas, can you confirm that the United

00:19States is considering closing the diplomatic missions in 27 countries around the world,

00:29and will also close its consulate in Pusan, South Korea?

00:35And the second question, it has been reported that Chinese companies are producing missiles

00:44in Russia, and Russia's Kremlin announced that it would strengthen solidarity with China

00:54to celebrate the Victory Days.

00:58What are you concerned about China and Russia's military cooperating?

01:03MS.

01:04Well, what I've said several times from this podium is that there are several nations that

01:08are responsible for helping move the carnage that is unfolding in Ukraine in this war, that

01:16many nations are responsible for the nature of how it continues.

01:20And I've stated that several times.

01:22The State Department has as well.

01:24And so I'm going to leave that there.

01:26Regarding our missions and our consulates, I have nothing to report for you at this point

01:30regarding the nature of what will be transpiring.

01:33But I will ask if we can take another look at perhaps if there are announcements or any updates

01:38on that particular dynamic, we'll get back to you certainly.