EU sanctions on China

China Supplying Russia with Military Materials: Intelligence Chief’s Claim

Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service reports that Beijing provides crucial materials, including chemicals, gunpowder, and components, to at least 20 Russian military production facilities. This support, alongside the confirmed supply of 80% of critical drone components by early 2025, significantly bolsters Russia’s defense capabilities. Despite claiming a mediating role, China’s actions contradict its rhetoric, leading to accusations of enabling Russia’s aggression. This assistance is occurring while China and Russia deepen their strategic partnership and jointly criticize the West’s involvement in the conflict.

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China Condemns EU Sanctions Over Ukraine War Ties to Russia

The European Union imposed its first comprehensive sanctions on Chinese firms and a Chinese national for supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. These sanctions, targeting entities involved in supplying dual-use goods and technology to Russia’s military, prompted a rebuke from China’s Foreign Ministry, which deemed them unilateral and lacking international legal basis. The EU countered that the sanctions aim to weaken Russia’s military capabilities and those enabling it, highlighting the bloc’s unity in supporting Ukraine. Sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans for individuals.

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