* The top foreign policy expert said China 'may not have understood the full extent' of what Vladimir Putin was planning to do in Ukraine
* He warned on CNN that the US 'would not allow a lifeline' to Russian from China or any country evading the vast economic blockade against Moscow
* Shortly after his interview, the White House announced Sullivan and other national security officials would meet with their Chinese counterparts in Rome
* Both parties travel to Italy on Monday to discuss US-China relations and Ukraine
* Russia said Sunday it was counting on China to help mitigate the sanctions
China's government was aware of Vladimir Putin's plan to attack Ukraine to some extend, President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan claimed on Sunday.
He also threatened Beijing with 'severe consequences' if Chinese President Xi Jinping attempts to side-step the West's vast economic blockade against Russia brought over its autocratic leader's unprovoked invasion of a neighboring country.
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WNU Editor: China will not comply with US demands to enforce sanctions on Russia. Beijing views its relationship with Russia as vital to its own national security.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan And China’s Yang Jiechi To Discuss Russia-Ukraine On Monday
US, China aides to meet as tensions mount over Russia -- AP
Jake Sullivan and China’s Yang Jiechi to discuss Russia-Ukraine on Monday -- Politico
US, Chinese officials to meet in Rome to discuss impact of Russia-Ukraine war -- The Hill
National security adviser Jake Sullivan to meet with Chinese counterpart amid Ukraine invasion -- CNN
Sullivan: China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions -- The Guardian
Jake Sullivan says ‘there will absolutely be consequences’ if China aids Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- FOX News
China faces consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions over Ukraine: Sullivan -- CNA