Stoltenberg says China should face consequences for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine

YEREVAN, JUNE 18, ARMENPRESS. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has told the BBC that China should face consequences for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, if it does not change its ways.

Jens Stoltenberg said Beijing was "trying to get it both ways" by supporting Russia's war effort, while also trying to maintain relationships with European allies.

"This cannot work in the long run," Stoltenberg told BBC News during a visit to Washington.

Asked about what NATO members might do about China’s support of Russia, Stoltenberg said there was an "ongoing conversation" about possible sanctions.

He told the BBC that China was "sharing a lot of technologies, [like] micro-electronics, which are key for Russia to build missiles, weapons they use against Ukraine".

He added that "at some stage, we should consider some kind of economic cost if China doesn't change their behaviour".

China has defended its business with Moscow, saying it is not selling lethal arms and "prudently handles the export of dual-use items in accordance with laws and regulations".