The United States is discussing with close allies the possibility of imposing new sanctions against China if Beijing provides military support to Russia to wage a full-scale war in Ukraine.
About this, as he writes “European Truth”the agency said Reuters citing four US officials and sources.
US consultations with allies, which are still at an early stage, are aimed at enlisting the support of a number of countries – especially those in the G7 – to coordinate support for any possible restrictions.
U.S. officials are laying the groundwork for potential action against China with a core group of countries that most support the sanctions imposed on Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine a year ago, Reuters sources said.
It is not yet clear what sanctions the United States will propose. Washington’s moves have not yet led to broader agreement on any specific restrictive measures against Beijing, Reuters sources said.
Reuters recalls that in a joint February 24 G7 Leaders’ Statement – on the occasion of the first anniversary of the full-scale war of the Russian Federation – third countries are called to “stop providing material support to the Russian war, or face serious losses.”
Although China is not mentioned there, the US on the same day imposed new sanctions on some Chinese companies accused of helping Russia bypass restrictive measures.
Earlier media reported that the United States has intelligence that the Chinese government is considering deliveries of drones to Russia and ammunition for use in the war in Ukraine.
The White House said that made clear to China behind closed doors, that if lethal assistance is provided to Russia, he will face serious consequences.
