EU agrees first sanctions on Chinese and Indian companies for Russia war links

The European Union has targeted Chinese companies for the first time in a new round of sanctions announced over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

According to Voice of America, on February 21, European Union member states approved the 13th sanctions plan against Russia regarding Ukraine, banning the entry of nearly 200 entities and individuals accused of arms sales to Russia or involvement in the kidnapping of Ukrainian children. . The European Union's decision to impose sanctions has drawn particular attention, as it is the first to target Chinese and Indian companies accused of supporting Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

EU foreign affairs officials said three Chinese companies have been placed on a list of companies banned from doing business with European companies under the new sanctions. The companies have been accused of supplying Russia with sensitive military technology that was used on the battlefield in Ukraine. In addition, companies from some countries such as India, which are accused of helping Russia obtain banned parts and technology, are also on the EU's trade sanctions list.

It is reported that some countries in the southern part of the world, including India, which has become Russia's largest crude oil importer, have been paying close attention to the development of the situation. However, Russia still has more than 1,400 missiles and drones manufactured by Western companies, which cannot be ignored.

So far, the total number of individuals and companies sanctioned by the EU in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine has reached about 2,000. The Chinese companies sanctioned this time are Guangzhou Ousai Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Biguang Trading Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Yilufa Technology Co., Ltd.