SENS SHAHEEN, CURTIS: China is Putin’s arsenal and ATM. Shut both down

When Russian missiles and kamikaze drones rain down on Ukrainian cities, the world rightly points the finger at Vladimir Putin .

But examine the wreckage, and the truth is undeniable: the guts of those weapons are stamped "Made in China." Over 90% of the critical technology, microchips, and precursor chemicals fueling Russia’s defense industry are manufactured in Chinese factories.

At the same time, Beijing serves as Moscow’s financial lifeline, guzzling Russian crude oil by the tanker-load and injecting tens of billions of dollars directly into the Kremlin’s treasury.

Russia is pulling the trigger, but China is forging the bullets and filling the war chest.

In an overwhelming demonstration of bipartisan resolve in Washington, the Lindsey O.

Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act was signed into law last week, arming the administration to bring decisive economic pressure against the war’s chief financiers and facilitators.

With Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting the White House this week, President Trump should make clear his intention to honor Senator Graham’s legacy by vigorously implementing the bill — with an unblinking focus on Beijing.

For more than four years, the free world has watched the Kremlin escalate its brutal war of conquest.

In the first half of 2026 alone, civilian casualties climbed 114% over 2024 levels, punctuated this summer by devastating strikes on apartment buildings, passenger trains, and hospital first responders.

But Russia cannot sustain this level of violence on its own.

It is kept afloat — militarily and financially — by the deliberate backing of the People’s Republic of China.

EUROPE BANKROLLS PUTIN'S WAR MACHINE EVEN AS NATO RACES TO BOLSTER DEFENSES The data behind China’s underwriting is staggering.

Beijing supplies over 90% of the dual-use tools and components Russia requires to manufacture artillery shells, glide bombs, and attack drones.

Financially, Beijing has chosen to serve as the Kremlin’s chief banker.