US concerned about growing cooperation between China and Russia
Pravda Ukraine
Allegations have been made that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken provided alarming details to allies regarding the extent of China-Russian cooperation. Additionally, the US Treasury Department issued a warning to US-based companies that supply the Russian Federation with goods and technologies for the military-industrial complex, threatening dire consequences.
Source: Financial Times, as reported by European Pravda
Details: According to three unnamed officials, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in communication with counterparts in the EU and NATO, stated that China is assisting Russia “at a concerning scale,” providing tools and technology.
According to these sources, Blinken identified one of the key elements of such assistance as the production of optical equipment, propellants, and space equipment, claiming that this “not only contributes to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine but also threatens other countries”.
One of the sources claims that “the warnings were explicit,” and that “there has been a shift and it was felt in the room…this was a new development. It was very striking.”
According to sources, Blinken urged allies to take three steps in this regard: speak directly on this topic with China during bilateral contacts, publicly express concern about deepening cooperation between China and Russia, and take action against companies that clearly support the Russian military-industrial complex.
The Biden administration is reportedly particularly concerned with providing fuel for the missiles.
Following discussions in Guangzhou on Friday and Saturday, the US Treasury stated that companies, including those in China, must not provide material support for Russia’s war against Ukraine and face significant consequences if they do.
The Financial Times reported that this is one of the most severe warnings the US has issued to Beijing.
Background:
- Earlier this week, the US State Department warned China against assisting the Russian Federation in the war against Ukraine.
- Officials recently told Politico that China is attempting to persuade Europe to allow Russia to participate in future peace talks, possibly during a peace summit in Geneva. Otherwise, Beijing has threatened to boycott such meetings.
- According to them, this message was strengthened during the Chinese special envoy Li Hui’s European tour in early March, when he discussed Ukraine’s future.
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