'No basis in international law': China slams US sanctions on Russian oil giants; hits out at EU for targeting Beijing firms

China has strongly condemned new US sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, deeming them "unilateral" and lacking international legal basis. Beijing also criticized EU sanctions targeting Chinese firms, asserting its neutral stance on the Ukraine conflict and vowing to protect its interests.

'No basis in international law': China slams US sanctions on Russian oil giants; hits out at EU for targeting Beijing firms
China has strongly condemned new US sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, deeming them "unilateral" and lacking international legal basis. Beijing also criticized EU sanctions targeting Chinese firms, asserting its neutral stance on the Ukraine conflict and vowing to protect its interests.