Selenskyj: China Ceases Arms Sales to Russia
The United States has blamed China for years of supplying Russia with crucial materials for the military sector, worsening the ongoing conflict against Ukraine. Although no direct weapons deliveries have been confirmed, China's relationship with Russia makes it a critical player in the situation.
During a joint press conference with U.S. President Joe Biden at this year's G-7 summit in Sicily, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned a conversation he had with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. "I spoke with the Chinese president on the phone," Zelenskyy shared. "He said he would not sell weapons to Russia. We'll see," he added before emphasizing, "He gave me his word."
However, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken alleged that China has been contributing to the Ukrainian war through exports, despite no reported direct arms transfers. China is the primary supplier of components for the Russian military industry, according to Blinken.
At the same G-7 summit, the United States and Ukraine signed a security agreement that could potentially lead to Ukraine joining NATO. This agreement indicates the U.S. support and recognition for Ukraine's future NATO membership, and promises to provide training, equipment, and joint military exercises. Furthermore, the agreement promotes cooperation in the defense industry. However, this agreement does not involve the deployment of American troops. Germany, France, Spain, and Great Britain have also previously signed similar agreements with Ukraine.
The ten-year security pact between the U.S. and Ukraine is viewed by Zelenskyy as a crucial step toward his country's NATO integration.
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- Despite China's assurance to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about ceasing arms sales to Russia, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken alleged that China has been contributing to the Ukrainian conflict through exports of crucial military components to Russia.
- The attack on Ukraine by Russia has resulted in international scrutiny of arms exports, with the United States and its allies, including Ukraine's neighbors Germany, France, Spain, and Great Britain, signing security agreements providing support but without deploying troops.
- In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the USA and Ukraine signed a ten-year security agreement during the G-7 summit, which could potentially lead to Ukraine's eventual NATO membership, including promises of training, equipment, and joint military exercises, while China's role in arms exports to Russia remains a controversial topic.
