(London News) British media reported that since the outbreak of the Russian and Ukraine War, China has always provided Russia with a key metal used by helicopters, drones, optical aiming equipment and national defense industry.

The British Daily Telegraph reported on Saturday (August 19) that since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Russian companies, including those who have been sanctioned, have receivedChinese materials.

China or debitly exports military assistance to Russia

Data states that since the outbreak of the war, China's exports to Russia have increased significantly.However, these materials are usually identified as military and civilians, so that Beijing can legally trade with Russia with the banner of civilian use.

The investigation of the newspaper found that a Chinese drone manufacturer exported 1,000 military -civilian dual -use drone systems to Russia a week before the outbreak of the Russian and Ukraine War.A Chinese company also provided at least 1,000 drones to Russia last year.

From the beginning of 2022 to the first quarter of this year, Chinese companies also sold optical sights to more than 50 Russian companies.Data show that Russia's imported raw materials such as titanium alloys that are vital to produce weapons and equipment from China have also increased sharply.

The trade volume of both China and Russia is expected to exceed US $ 200 billion (about S $ 270 billion) this year.Essence