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The scandal may have far-reaching consequences for Washington, experts have told CNBC The leaking of highly sensitive Pentagon documents has undermined the “trust” between the US and its allies, former intelligence officials claimed to CNBC on Friday.

The US-led military bloc has urged Beijing not to assist Moscow in its offensive against Kiev NATO members have called on China to “abstain from supporting Russia’s war effort” in Ukraine, on Thursday. The US-led military bloc also warned Beijing against trying to help Moscow circumvent Western sanctions.