The US Sanctions Several Companies for Assisting Russia in Using Drones Against Ukraine

The Biden administration imposed new trade restrictions on 11 Chinese companies and five Russian companies on Monday. According to Reuters, the Biden administration accused some of these companies of supplying parts necessary for Russia's use of drones in its war against Ukraine. The US claims that Russia is using these drones in its war against Ukraine, targeting both military and civilian infrastructure. The US Department of Commerce, which oversees export policies, added a total of 28 companies, including some Finnish and German firms, to the trade blacklist. Adding these companies makes it more difficult to send technology from American companies. According to the US Department of Commerce, six other Chinese companies were sanctioned for supplying parts to an Iranian aircraft manufacturing company. Chinese components have been used in the drones employed by Iran to attack oil tankers in the Middle East. Russia has also used these drones to attack Ukraine. Exclusive: The US is examining the impact of sanctions on the export of Iranian drones to Russia. The Pentagon's response to the 'assembly of Iranian drones' in Russia; we will use all tools to disrupt 'destructive' actions. Washington Post: Russia wants to make the 'Shahed 136' more advanced and efficient. The Israeli Defense Minister discussed the Iranian threat with his Ukrainian counterpart.