“The EU may introduce sanctions against China for the supply of weapons to Russia for use against Ukraine – ZMI The head of the EU foreign policy department reported on the evidence of Chinese weapons supplies to Russia for the war against Ukraine. The EU is considering introducing sanctions against Chinese companies, including asset freezes and entry bans.”, — write on: unn.ua
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As reported by three sources from FAZ, it has been confirmed that the head of the EU foreign policy department, Josep Borrell, informed the EU states about the relevant intelligence findings before the meeting of foreign ministers next Monday and called for consequences. The evidence was “compelling” and showed “the provision of lethal support”, a senior EU diplomat said on Friday.
“Now we should consider the whole set of tools,” the diplomat said, “at the disposal of the EU, including new lists leading to bans on doing business with Chinese companies, asset freezes and entry bans.” But you also need to talk to China directly and let them know, “You’ve always said you want to be neutral. You’re not neutral.” China is also not in favor of peace: “You are feeding the beast.” Another source said Europe’s reaction depends on how China reacts to the findings. The debate on sanctions is still in its early stages.
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The sources did not wish to go into details of the intelligence findings. However, the high-ranking diplomat referred to “very serious” reports from the Reuters news agency. At the end of September, it was exclusively reported that a subsidiary of the Russian state arms company “Almaz-Antey” called “Kupol” has developed and tested a new long-range combat drone in China and wants to establish serial production there for the use of these drones in the war against Ukraine. This was done with the participation of Chinese experts.
It is not clear whether this happened with the knowledge of the Chinese government. A senior EU official said they had no clear evidence of this and had contacted the Chinese authorities about it. He added: “It’s hard to imagine something like this happening without the Chinese government knowing anything about it.”
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