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US imposes first sanctions on Chinese companies for supplying arms to Russia
The US is imposing sanctions for the first time on Chinese companies that supply weapons systems for Russia's war in Ukraine. A step that could further strain international relations.
US imposes first sanctions on Chinese companies for supplying arms to Russia
The United States has imposed sanctions on two China-based drone suppliers and their suspected Russian partners. This marks the first time that Chinese companies have been punished for supplying complete weapons systems to Russia in connection with the Ukraine conflict.
Allegations against China
The USA has been accusing for a long time China, to support Russia's war effort by supplying dual-use products and components that could be used in weapons production. Beijing has always rejected these allegations. However, in a statement on Thursday, the US Treasury Department accused the Chinese companies of direct involvement in the arms deliveries to Moscow.
Cooperation with Russian defense companies
The Chinese companies are said to have worked with Russian defense companies to produce the “Garpiya series” of long-range drones, the ministry said in a statement Explanation announced. These drones were designed, developed and manufactured in China before being shipped to Russia for battlefield use.
The impact of the Garpiya drones
“The Garpiya drone was used by Russia in its brutal war against Ukraine, destroying critical infrastructure and causing massive casualties,” the statement said.
First direct sanctions
"While the United States has previously issued sanctions against (Chinese) companies that provide critical contributions to Russia's military-industrial base, these are the first U.S. sanctions against (Chinese) companies directly involved in the development and production of complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms," the US Treasury Department said.