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US Sanctions Chinese Companies Accused of Making Russian Drones
Above: The US Treasury building in Washington, DC, US, on Sept. 24, 2024. Image copyright: Stefani Reynolds/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Russia's Garpiya drone has been used with 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.
Pro-China narrative
China condemns these unilateral and illegal US sanctions and does not accept these baseless accusations. Unlike other parties in the conflict, the PRC has never provided weaponry to either side and has consistently strived for a fair and peaceful settlement of the conflict.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 50% chance there will be a bilateral cease-fire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by January 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
