Chinese exports to Russia decrease for first time in 4 months, Reuters reports
The decrease of 10.5% compared to November 2023 marks the first drop since July, Reuters writes.
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Western sanctions force Russian importers to smuggle their goods, media reports
The latest Western sanctions against 50 Russian banks forced Russian importers to use complex and underhand schemes to pay their Chinese sellers, the Moscow Times reported on Dec. 2, citing undisclosed business sources.
EU has 'convincing' evidence of reported Chinese attack drone production for Russia, media reports
"We have had reports from intelligence sources on the existence of a factory inside China producing drones which are shipped to Russia," a senior EU official told Politico on Nov. 15.
US urging China to pressure withdrawal of North Korean troops from Ukraine’s front line, CNN reports.
United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has been urging China, which maintains relations with North Korea, to put pressure on Pyongyang to withdraw North Korean troops from Ukraine's front line, CNN reported on Oct. 29, citing a U.S. official.
Blinken to hold talks with Chinese counterpart amid worries about China's drone assistance to Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sept. 27 during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This meeting between the top diplomats of both countries comes in response to increasing U.S. concerns regarding Chinese companies supplying chips
Ukraine war latest: Fighting for Vovchansk continues, Kyiv restores control over aggregate plant
Key developments on Sept. 24: * Ukraine regains control of Vovchansk aggregate plant, military intelligence says * Russia attacks Kharkiv's densely populated districts, killing 3, injuring 34 * Russia to maintain record high defense spending in 2025, Bloomberg reports * Around 60% of foreign parts in Russian weapons come via China, Ukraine says * 'Temporary'
Russia launched production of new drone with Chinese parts in 2023, Reuters reports
Russia began producing a new long-range attack drone, the Garpiya-A1, using a Chinese engine and other parts in 2023, Reuters reported on Sept. 13, citing two undisclosed sources in European intelligence and obtained documents.
Russia to participate in Chinese military drills in September
The North-Joint 2024 will take place in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk, with the aim of "enhancing strategic cooperation between the Chinese and Russian militaries and their ability to jointly respond to security threats," the Chinese Defense Ministry said.
UAE banks block Russian payments for Chinese electronics, media reports
Banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been rejecting transactions from Russian companies for electronic components and consumer electronics from China since early August, the pro-Kremlin outlet Kommersant reported on Aug. 28.
Russia, China discuss barter trade as sanctions hamper payments, Reuters reports
Russia and China are discussing the possibility of a barter trade, with the first deal involving agriculture expected as early as this autumn, Reuters reported on Aug. 8, citing three undisclosed trade and payment sources.
Chinese banks reject about 80% of Russian yuan payments, media reports
According to sources cited by Kommersant, Chinese banks routinely let Russian yuan payments delay for several weeks before ultimately rejecting them, often without providing a reason.
US, Canada intercept Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaska in first such case
Russian and Chinese bombers were intercepted in international space by US F-16 and F-35 fighter jets, as well as Canadian CF-18 fighter jets. Support aircraft were also involved in the operation, according to CNN.
Illegal chip flows from China to Russia slowing down, Reuters reports
Supplies of semiconductors and other dual-use goods to Russia have fallen by a fifth in 2024, Reuters reported on July 22, citing data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
US preparing new sanctions against China for supporting Russia's war efforts
The United States plans to impose new sanctions against Chinese entities that fuel Russia's war in Ukraine. Chinese banks may also be targeted.
Congress urges White House to disclose whether Russia is sharing insight on US weapons with China
A bipartisan congressional committee urged the White House on July 15 to reveal whether Russia is sharing insights on U.S. weapons used on the front lines in Ukraine with China, Reuters reported.
China rejects NATO assertion that it is 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war against Ukraine
The day before, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that alliance members agree that China is a "decisive enabler" of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
One phone call from President Xi would end Russia's war, Finnish president says
Russia's reliance on China has developed to the point where Beijing could end a war with one phone call, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in an interview with Bloomberg.
Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for Russia-China-led summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on July 3 for regional security and defense discussions, according to the Kremlin. He is also set to hold a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from China and Turkey.
Allies believe China developing attack drones to aid Russia, Bloomberg reports
Chinese companies are allegedly developing attack drones similar to the Iranian-produced Shahed-type drone to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on July 2, citing European officials familiar with the matter.
Xi, Putin to participate in Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Astana
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who skipped Ukraine's peace summit in June, is expected to participate in the event in Astana as well, the U.N. in Kazakhstan reported on X.
Russian subsidiary of Bank of China stops accepting payments from Russian banks, sources say
According to Kommersant's sources, Bank of China will refuse to accept payments from any sanctioned Russian bank starting on June 24.
Russia, China found workarounds for payments despite sanctions, Reuters reports
After Vladimir Putin's visit to China, specially authorized smaller banks in border regions have enabled Russian entities to set up non-resident accounts with Chinese banks, Reuters wrote.
China lobbying for its alternative peace plan ahead of Ukraine's summit, Reuters reports
Ten diplomats confirmed China's efforts to lobby for its plan, while one of them called China's campaign a "subtle boycott" of the summit.
US on Beijing's refusal to attend peace summit: China could play a useful diplomatic role if it wanted to
"We are going to continue to make clear to China that we object to those actions, that we will hold entities responsible for those actions, and we have heard our European counterparts say the same thing," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on June 3.
China responds to Zelensky's accusation of interference in global peace summit
China has never "fanned fire or fueled the flames" of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.
Russia-China gas deal ran aground over Beijing's tough demands, FT reports
China has become a key lifeline for Russia's economy after the West sought to wean off Russian fossil fuels in the wake of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Beijing is now using Moscow's growing dependency to gain advantageous conditions on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, the FT wrote.
US Deputy Treasury Secretary Adeyemo warns China over support for Russia
"We must make the choice stark for China: Chinese firms can either do business in our economies or they can equip Russia's war machine with dual-use goods. They cannot do both," said U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.
China denies UK claims of supplying lethal weapons to Russia
"We condemn the U.K. politician's groundless and irresponsible vilification of China," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin.
Sullivan says he's not aware of intelligence about Chinese lethal aid to Russia
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that while he has personally warned about the possibility since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the U.S. has seen no evidence either in the past or "to date."
Ukraine war latest: UK defense secretary says intelligence has evidence of Chinese lethal aid to Russia
Key updates on May 22: * UK defense secretary: Intelligence has evidence of Chinese lethal aid to Russia, world needs to 'wake up' * Sweden plans to allocate $7 billion in military aid to Ukraine between 2024-2026 * Source: SBU has a new weapon – Grad-equipped Sea Baby drones * Estonian PM Kallas: Russia is
UK defense secretary: Intelligence has evidence of Chinese lethal aid to Russia, world needs to 'wake up'
Speaking at the London Defence Conference on May 22, Grant Shapps said he was declassifying new intelligence to reveal the "quite significant" development and called on the world to "wake up" to the new threat it poses.
Xi claims Beijing, Moscow want 'political solution' to Russia-Ukraine war
Speaking on May 16 at a press conference during Putin's two-day visit to China, the pair put on a united front and cast themselves as partners opposed to a Western, U.S.-led world order.
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