Blinken: China 'primary contributor' to Russia's military-industrial complex
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that China is supplying Russia with semiconductors and other dual-use technologies that can be used for military purposes.
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Scholz says he asked Xi to 'put pressure on Russia' to end invasion
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on April 16 that he has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to "put pressure" on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine, as "China's word carries weight in Russia."
Scholz, Xi meet in Beijing, discuss peace in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on April 16, and said before the meeting that he planned to discuss "how we can contribute more to a just peace in Ukraine."
Reuters: US officials say China aids Russia's massive military expansion
According to one official, supplies from China are helping Russia launch its "most ambitious defense expansion since the Soviet era and on a faster timeline than we believed possible early on in this conflict."
Russian media: Chinese banks block payments from Russia for electronic parts
The first issues with purchases for electronics started back in December 2023, mainly related to finished products, Kommersant said, citing representatives of the Russian business.
China dismisses criticism over Russia ties, says it has right to 'normal cooperation'
Beijing reacted to the criticism of its partnership with Moscow, claiming that both countries have a right to carry out "normal cooperation," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference on April 10.
Russia, China agree to deepen cooperation in Eurasia to counter US influence
Russia and China have discussed ways to strengthen their cooperation in Europe and Asia in order to counter the U.S. hegemony, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on April 9 in Beijing.
US confirms warning allies about China's support for Russia's war in recent months
U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed on April 8 that Washington expressed concern to allies about China's support for Russia amid Moscow’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Bloomberg: Trade of yuan in Russia's foreign exchange market reaches record high
The data was another illustration of the increasing importance of the yuan in Russia's economy amid the growing de-coupling from Western financial systems.
Bloomberg: Switzerland aims to host Ukraine's peace formula summit in mid-June
Switzerland aims to host a global peace summit on Russia's war against Ukraine in mid-June with 80-100 countries invited to attend, Bloomberg reported on April 8, citing people familiar with the matter.
Russian FM Lavrov arrives in China on official visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in Beijing, China, on a state visit, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on the morning of April 8.
Russia's FM Lavrov to visit China on April 8-9
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will have talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Bloomberg: US warns allies about China's provision of geospatial intelligence to Russia
The U.S. is cautioning its allies about China's increased backing of Russia, which includes supplying geospatial intelligence to aid Moscow in its war against Ukraine.
US Treasury Secretary warns China of 'significant consequences' if its companies support Russia’s war
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Beijing of "significant consequences" if Chinese companies provide support for Russia’s war against Ukraine during her meetings with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.
Bloomberg: Biden calls Xi, Ukraine likely on the agenda
A senior administration official told reporters at a briefing that Biden would reiterate "that China should use its leverage with Russia and Iran to enhance stability, both around the war in Ukraine and amid turmoil in the Middle East."
French FM wants 'China to send very clear messages to Russia' over Ukraine war
Following an inconsistent start, France, under the leadership of the increasingly outspoken President Emmanuel Macron, has become one of Ukraine's strongest supporters.
US, South Korea announce joint sanctions targeting financers of North Korea's weapons program
North Korea has been shaping up to be Russia's leading weapons supplier, reportedly providing Moscow with extensive military packages, including ballistic missiles and over 3 million artillery shells.
Reuters: Russia facing delays in oil payments from China, Turkey and UAE
Banks in China, the UAE, and Turkey have boosted sanctions compliance leading to Russian oil firms facing months of delays in receiving payments, Reuters reported on March 27. In some cases, money transfers to Moscow have been rejected entirely, several sources familiar with the matter told the outlet.
Russian media: Several Chinese banks stop accepting yuan payments from Russia
Several Chinese banks have stopped accepting payments from Russia in Chinese yuan, fearing ramifications of U.S. sanctions, the Russian state-controlled outlet Izvestia reported on March 21, citing representatives of the Russian baking sector and business.
Reuters: Putin to visit China in May
This might be Putin's first trip abroad after he secured his fifth term in office in the recent presidential election, broadly regarded as rigged and unfair.
Politico: Xi Jinping to visit France in May
Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in France this May, Politico reported on March 18. This would be the Chinese leader's first visit to Europe since the pandemic.
Bloomberg: China on track to receive record levels of Russian oil imports in March
While India has also remained a critical market for Russian oil, payment issues, in part related to Western sanctions, have caused delays in the trade of oil between the two countries.
Chinese ambassador: Beijing considering participation in peace formula summit
China is considering taking part in talks on Ukraine's peace formula in the coming months, Chinese Ambassador to Switzerland Wang Shihting told Swiss newspaper Neue Zuercher Zeitung on March 18.
Small collection of foreign autocratic leaders congratulate Putin on electoral 'victory'
Russian President Vladimir Putin received congratulatory remarks from North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, and a few other leaders of Russia-friendly countries.
NATO, China discuss war in Ukraine at military staff talks
NATO and China held their eighth annual military staff talks on March 13 in Beijing, where the two delegations discussed global and regional security issues, including Russia's war against Ukraine.
Russia, China, Iran start joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman
Russia, China, and Iran started a joint naval exercise called "Marine Security Belt 2024" in the Gulf of Oman, off the coast of Iran, on March 12.
Russia, China, Iran to hold joint naval exercises in Gulf of Oman
"The main purpose of the maneuvers is to work out the safety of maritime economic activity," Russia's Defense Ministry said.
Media: International electronics companies that suspended operations in Russia resume advertising
Leading international electronics companies, including Samsung and Xiaomi, have resumed advertising in Russia after suspending product promotion after the start of the full-scale invasion, Russian state media outlet Kommersant reported, citing TelecomDaily data.
Top Chinese envoy visits Kyiv, meets Ukrainian officials
Ukrainian officials briefed the Chinese delegation on the situation on the battlefield, the work of the Black Sea grain corridor, the return of prisoners of war, Russia's violation of the Geneva Convention relative to the treatment of POWs, measures to implement Ukraine’s peace formula, and preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Chinese foreign minister claims China is 'force for peace,' praises Russia-China relations
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised the strengthening of relations between Beijing and Russia, and claimed that China is a "force for peace" and stability during a press conference on March 7.
Opinion: The threat to American hegemony is real
Ukraine has about a month before it runs out of artillery shells, and the U.S. Congress cannot agree to ship more. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is dead. The slaughter in Gaza continues with no end in sight. The Yemeni Houthis are attacking ships in the Red Sea. The
WSJ: US chips flow to Russia from China via Central Asian routes
Russia is increasing imports of sanctioned dual-use goods like drones or U.S.-made computer chips from China via Central Asian trade routes, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on March 4.
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