INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Washington unveiled new sanctions Thursday targeting China-based companies linked to the production of drones that Russia has deployed in
its war against Ukraine.It marks the first time the U.S
Russia have drawn closer since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Beijing maintains that it is neutral in the
conflict, but Western governments including the U.S
argue that China's diplomatic and economic support helps to sustain Moscow's war of aggression.Beijing hit back against the measures Friday,
Mao told journalists.The U.S
Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Bradley Smith.Meanwhile, the two China-based companies are Xiamen Limbach Aircraft Engine Co and
did not respond to phone calls or emails from AFP.Also targeted under the sanctions were Russia-based Limited Liability Company Trading
House Vector and Russian citizen Artem Mikhailovich Yamshchikov.Previous U.S
sanctions have targeted Chinese entities providing components to Russian firms that are later used for weapons weapons.
