US sees some Chinese companies helping Russia’s Ukraine efforts – source |
WASHINGTON, 24 january (Reuters) – USA of some Chinese companies Ukraine determined that it provided non-lethal aid to Russia for use in its war, and officials expressed their concerns to the Chinese government. Tuesday.
The source, who did not want to be named, said: “What we saw was non-lethal military aid and economic support, which stops the evasion of sanctions.
The source did not elaborate and Reuters could not independently verify the account.
The United States has warned the Chinese government of the consequences of giving weapons to Russia for use against Ukraine.
The source said USA officials are referring to the current operation, which they believe is a “significantly scaled-down version of the PRC’s (People’s Republic of China) original plan to sell lethal weapons systems for use on the battlefield.”
The source said it was unclear whether the Chinese government was aware of the activity.
The source said USA officials communicate with the Chinese authorities through diplomatic channels.
“We will continue to convey to China the consequences of providing material support to Russia’s war against Ukraine,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
Writing by Kanishka Singh, Steve Holland and reporting by Ismail Shakil and Jeff Mason; Edited by Caitlin Webber and Bill Berkrot
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2023-01-24 23:50:39
Source – reuters
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