“Blinders": the CPD explains why China's restrictions on drone exports will not affect support for Russia

Beijing's decision to limit the export of finished drones used in the war will not affect the situation on the battlefield. This is because Russia mainly buys spare parts for drones and manufactures them on its own. This was stated by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, UNN reports.

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China tightens controls on drone exports amid accusations of supporting Russia. But it will do nothing 

He explained that a number of government agencies, including the Central Military Commission, have added drones with high-precision measuring equipment to the blacklist. These changes complement the list published last year and will come into effect on September 1.

According to him, despite the fact that restrictions on the export of consumer drones have been lifted, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has reaffirmed its position that civilian equipment should not be used for "proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism or military purposes.

Now, why this is a blur. Because right now it is important to strengthen control over the components that go to Russia. Because the Russians are assembling drones on their own territory. Also, Russia is quietly receiving components for missiles and other weapons through Chinese companies 

Kovalenko added that such "watering down" may suit some people. However, according to him, at the moment there are no real efforts by China to prevent Russia from waging an aggressive war against Ukraine.

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