Overview

• G7 foreign ministers highlight the transfer of critical weapons components from Chinese firms to Russia, fueling the conflict in Ukraine.
• U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls for increased pressure on China to halt its support for Russia's defense industry.
• China's assistance includes supplying machine tools and microelectronics crucial for Russia's production of military equipment.
• German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urges China to leverage its influence on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
• Despite U.S. accusations, China maintains a stance of neutrality and has not been proven to supply direct military aid to Russia.