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NewsweekOCT 12 2024
The US Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned two Chinese companies it said had aided Russia's production of military drones.
Throughout much of Russia's war in Ukraine, the US accused China of supplying Russia with dual-use commercial goods that could later be used in weapons manufacturing, which Beijing denies. However, Thursday's announcement was the first time the US accused Chinese firms of direct involvement in procuring weapon parts for Moscow.
In a statement from the Treasury Department, the agency accused the firms of being directly involved in the development and production of Russia's Garpiya series of long-range attack drones.
Russia's Garpiya drone has been used to brutal effect in Ukraine, destroying critical infrastructure and causing mass casualties. The US took these steps in line with its policy of helping Ukraine defend itself, as well as seeking to put an end to further Russian aggression.
China condemns these unilateral and illegal US sanctions and does not accept these baseless accusations. Unlike other parties in the conflict, China has never provided weaponry to either side and has consistently strived for a fair and peaceful settlement of the conflict.