China warns US not to militarily aid Ukraine.

A stalemate works to save civilian lives there:

U.S. warns China not to aid Russia

Amid reports that Russia has sought weapons from China, the White House said national security adviser Jake Sullivan issued a direct warning of consequences to his Chinese counterpart at a meeting Monday in Rome.

By Ashley Parker, Dan Lamothe, Chico Harlan and Cate Cadell

We can't turn this into another Syria.