China has kept up economic ties with Russia since it invaded Ukraine in February 2022, but Beijing has said its companies have been careful not to violate American and international sanctions on deals with Russian defense companies.
In a first, U.S. sanctions Chinese firms for direct military sales for Russia's war
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Ukraine’s air force on Monday reported that it shot down two Russian fighter jets during the night along with two cruise missiles and 28 Shahed-type drones.
Russian fighter jets and drones shot down as Ukraine officially marks Christmas
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