EU proposes sanctions on Chinese firms aiding Russian war effort

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : Bloc hoping to close loopholes that allow Moscow to route military technology via third countriesThe EU is proposing to sanction companies in mainland China for the first time as part of its latest measures aimed at shutting down loopholes that allow Russia to route military technology via third countries to its weapons factories.
49% : Brussels last year proposed putting five Chinese firms on the list but they were dropped in the face of opposition from Beijing and reluctance from some EU capitals.
47% : As the EU, the UK and US representatives prepare to meet in Brussels on Wednesday, a source said more tools were needed to ensure Moscow could not get around existing restrictions.
44% : An investigation by NK News in Seoul reported a sophisticated operation between Russia and Pyongyang, which has been subject to separate UN sanctions for years, using "twin vessels" to avoid surveillance in making weapons deliveries.
42% : "The EU is particularly worried about technology being sold outside the bloc and then finding its way to Russia via third countries.
41% : The EU has already placed similar export bans on more than 600 firms, including three based in Hong Kong, and firms in countries including Armenia, the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.
40% : The new sanctions being planned are also expected to see scores more Russian officials subjected to an asset freeze and visa bans in the EU.
39% : However, with Vladimir Putin ramping up military supplies significantly and the EU lagging behind, they need the sanctions to work harder.

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