US EditionUS NATO Ambassador Warns China over 'Subsidizing' Russia's War in Ukraine
UKRAINE, JUL 22 – U.S. Ambassador warns China risks significant sanctions for supporting Russia's war, highlighting China as Russia's top crude oil buyer and dual-use goods supplier, Whitaker said.
- On July 22, the U.S. delivered a strong caution to China that it could face sanctions if it continues supporting Russia’s military efforts and Moscow does not accept a peace agreement.
- This warning follows President Trump's July 14 announcement to impose severe secondary tariffs on countries that keep buying Russian oil if the war continues.
- Whitaker accused China of indirectly financing Russia's conflict through trade and strategic cooperation while Chinese officials say Beijing cannot accept a Russian defeat.
- Whitaker emphasized that the forthcoming secondary sanctions will be substantial and will focus on countries purchasing Russian oil, such as China, India, and Brazil.
- These developments imply increased U.S. economic pressure could deepen geopolitical tensions and affect global energy markets if peace talks fail.
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US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker warned on Tuesday that China could face consequences for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine if Moscow rejects the peace deal.
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Trump Administration Warns China Against Supporting Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine
The United States has issued a strong warning to China over its ongoing support for Russia’s military and economic activities amid the war in Ukraine. According to US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, any continued assistance to Moscow could trigger secondary tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration. In comments reported by Bloomberg, Whitaker said that China must end what he described as indirect financing of Russia’s war throug…
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