cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/11169603
- Chinese state-owned company Jilin Chemical Fiber Group shiiped 46 metric tons of carbon chemicals to a subsidiary of Russia’s Rosatom in early 2026, according to shipping and customs record.
- Rosatom is subject to Western sanctions.
- The Ukrainian government verified the authenticity of the materials. According to a Ukrainian official, Kyiv confirmed the authenticity of the documents.
- At the same time, documents obtained by the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center (USCC) describe in detail a possible mechanism for the direct supply of materials by a Chinese state-owned company to Russia. The USCC has shared these documents with the U.S. and British governments.
- Chinese components are regularly found among the wreckage of Russian drones following attacks on Ukraine.
First report was written by a CISIS analyst. I don’t trust ANYTHING coming directly from CISIS when it comes to China after the whole 2 Micheals turned out to be a bunch of BS. Secondly I would need two backup reports for any Bloomberg article that involved US Poilics, China, or me being on fire before I would believe it.
The third link and its base source was interesting. Here in Canada I have not heard of any restrictions and, outside of the hobby, I haven’t heard of component prices or availabilities and this was something that flew under my radar. I knew about the Russian use of Chinese parts, but this is the first I have come across the fact that China is also restricting parts. Thanks.