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EU Official Warns Of Sanctions If China Crosses 'Red Line' And Arms Russia


Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz

It would be an absolute "red line" if China provided weapons to Russia, a senior European Union official, who was not identified, said on March 3, adding that the EU would respond with sanctions. The comments echo remarks by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz a day earlier that warned Beijing against providing such aid to Moscow as it continues to fight in Ukraine. "Don't deliver any weapons to the aggressor Russia," Scholz said in a speech to the German parliament. China has denied any intention to arm Russia. To read the original story from Reuters, click here.

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