EU’s Kaja Kallas urges China to end military support for Russia
European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas has urged China to halt its support for Russia’s war against Ukraine, warning that Beijing’s assistance poses a serious threat to European security, the EU’s Diplomatic Service reported on July 2.
Kallas delivered the message during a meeting in Brussels with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. She emphasized the danger posed by Chinese companies aiding Russia’s illegal invasion and called on Beijing to immediately stop any material support that fuels Russia’s military-industrial complex.
She also urged China to support a full and unconditional ceasefire and a just, lasting peace in Ukraine based on full respect for the United Nations Charter.
Kallas raised additional concerns about human rights in China and hybrid threats originating from Beijing that target European interests. Both sides expressed interest in continuing dialogue on shared challenges and look forward to a future meeting.
China-Russia military cooperation under scrutiny
Western officials and reports have repeatedly highlighted China’s growing role in supporting Russia’s war effort. In October 2023, the Pentagon said Moscow had been purchasing dual-use goods and secondary military items from China, including firearms, spare parts, navigation systems, and protective gear.
On April 7, 2024, Bloomberg reported that China had increased support for Russia by providing satellite imagery used to coordinate strikes on Ukrainian targets.
China’s Foreign Ministry has insisted that Beijing is not seeking to profit from the war started by Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in July 2024 that China had reaffirmed its stance not to supply weapons to Russia and reiterated support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
However, on Sept. 25, Reuters reported that Russia had launched a drone development and manufacturing program in China to produce long-range strike UAVs for the war in Ukraine.
One month later, on Oct. 25, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced it would impose new restrictions on drone exports to Russia starting Dec. 1, 2024, as part of an effort to present itself as a “neutral player” in the conflict.
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