WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States unveiled sanctions Thursday targeting China-based companies linked to the production of drones that Russia has deployed in its war against Ukraine.
These mark the first US sanctions on Chinese entities 'directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russia n firms,' the US Treasury Department said.State Department spokesman Matthew Miller added: 'this was the first time we actually saw a Chinese company manufacturing a weapon itself that then was used on the battlefield by Russia .
'China will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and citizens,' Mao said at a regular press conference.Drones developed in China The Treasury Department's latest action took aim at three companies — two in China and one in Russia — alongside a Russian national over their involvement in developing and making Russia's Garpiya series long-range attack drone.
Imposes Sanctions On Firms Over Russia Drones Used On Ukraine
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