WASHINGTON DC - The United States is intensifying its efforts to curb the flow of “dual-use” materials from China to Russia, a critical lifeline for Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on Tuesday that Washington will deploy “many tools” to address nations supplying Russia with materials for the war.
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Speaking at a daily press conference, Bruce specifically highlighted Beijing, asserting that “like 80 percent of dual-use material is from China for Russia.”
She affirmed that any significant measures or actions concerning trade with Russia would originate directly from President Donald Trump, based on confirmed intelligence.
“No one should be comfortable when it comes to the choices that they make. They should be careful when it comes to whom they trade with and whom they supply,” Bruce warned.
Washington’s latest warnings are underpinned by mounting evidence of China’s direct and indirect support for Russia’s military-industrial complex.
Recent Ukrainian intelligence reports detail the discovery of Russian drones in Ukraine containing components entirely of Chinese origin.
A new Russian decoy drone model, for example, has been identified with nearly half of its critical parts, such as flight controllers, navigation modules and sensors, traced back to the Chinese firm CUAV Technology.
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This finding is particularly notable given CUAV Technology’s previous claims of restricting sales for military use to both Russia and Ukraine.
Further intelligence suggests China is providing not only finished components but also essential raw materials and manufacturing capabilities.
Reports also indicate Beijing is furnishing machine tools, special chemicals and gunpowder to at least 20 Russian military production facilities, significantly aiding Moscow in circumventing Western sanctions and boosting its arms output.
Ukrainian officials have consistently observed a rising trend of Chinese-made components in Russian weaponry, noting Beijing’s expanding technological capabilities, including the ability to replicate some Western technologies.
The US and its allies have implemented extensive sanctions and export controls aimed at restricting Moscow’s access to advanced technologies.
However, Western officials acknowledge Russia’s persistent success in circumventing these measures, often through third-country intermediaries.
The latest revelations regarding Chinese components underscore this challenge and reinforce the US government’s determination to intensify pressure on Russia and its suppliers.
In a related statement Tuesday, US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker publicly cautioned China over “subsidizing” Russia’s war, signaling potential “severe” secondary tariffs on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil if a peace settlement is not reached.
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