EU Threatens China with Sanctions Over Alleged Drone Exports to Russia

The European Union warns of consequences if intelligence reports confirming China's military drone supplies to Russia are verified.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized the potential consequences for China if allegations of drone deliveries to Russia are confirmed.
Intelligence reports suggest that drones are being manufactured in China's Xinjiang region for use in Russia's war on Ukraine.
China has denied these allegations, maintaining that it has not supplied lethal weapons to any party involved in the conflict.
The EU has already imposed sanctions on Iran for similar activities and is considering actions against China if the reports are validated.
The issue arises ahead of a meeting between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where the topic is expected to be discussed.