Blinken Warns China: Halt Supply to Russia Amid Ukraine Crisis

Moldova1, 26 April 2024 20:50

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a warning that the United States will take action if China continues to supply Russia with materials used in its assault on Ukraine.

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