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On September 27, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This meeting comes as the U.S. expresses concerns about Chinese companies supplying chips and drones to Russia, which has significantly strengthened Russia’s military capabilities in its ongoing war against Ukraine.
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has informed Congress that China’s support for Russia’s war effort is coming from the highest levels of the Chinese government, according to a report from Voice of America (VOA). This meeting between Blinken and Wang will take place before a scheduled call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which is expected to happen later this fall.
During his address to the U.N. General Assembly earlier this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine will not accept any deals imposed by other nations to end Russia’s 31-month invasion. He also questioned the intentions of China and Brazil, who have been advocating for negotiations with Moscow.
For months, U.S. officials have accused China of actively supporting Russia’s war effort. In response, the U.S. has placed sanctions on Chinese companies that supply critical components to Russia’s defense sector. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller recently stated that the U.S. is openly discussing its differences with China in order to ensure that both countries understand each other’s perspectives, even if they cannot reach an agreement.
Author: Olena Goncharova
Comments:
1. The Czech president believes that the most likely outcome of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine will be a temporary occupation of Ukrainian territory.
2. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has stated that his country does not support Moscow, as there are allegations that Iran has been transferring ballistic missiles to Russia.
3. Russian cities are vulnerable to attacks as Ukraine increases its use of drones.
4. Ukrainian drones have been targeting and damaging Russia’s oil refineries, but this has not had a significant impact on Russia’s economy.
5. The 79th brigade of the Ukrainian military has released a video showing how they repelled a massive attack by Russian forces near Kurakhove.
Editors’ Picks:
1. During talks between Biden and Zelensky, Ukrainian soldiers are hoping for more firepower to defeat Russia, but they question if the U.S. is truly committed to defeating Russia.
2. Ukraine has launched an online marriage program to help reunite couples who have been separated by the war.
3. Ukrainian drones have been targeting and damaging Russia’s oil refineries, but this has not had a significant impact on Russia’s economy.
4. Russia has launched a counteroffensive against Ukraine, but it is unclear how successful it will be.
5. The U.S. and its allies are considering providing more military aid to Ukraine in order to help them defend against Russian aggression.
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