China is the main supplier of raw materials and components for Russia's military-industrial complex. This was stated by U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken during a meeting of G7 ministers, UNN reports .
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When it comes to Russian defense, China is now the main supplier. We see China sharing machine tools, semiconductors, and other dual-use goods that have helped Russia rebuild its defense industrial base, which sanctions and export controls have deteriorated
Blinken noted that China cannot simultaneously help Russia and maintain good relations with Europe.
If China, on the one hand, wants to have good relations with Europe and other countries, it cannot, on the other hand, fuel what is the greatest threat to European security since the end of the Cold War
Blinken emphasized that if aid to Ukraine is further delayed, "there is a real risk that it will come too late." He emphasized that Ukraine needs more resources immediately.
Blinken warned Beijing about Russia: "China cannot have one foot in both shoes"19.04.24, 16:00