A European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday that China continues to be the key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine and that without China's support, Russia would not be able to wage the war to the same extent.

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, is reinforcing his bond with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. But that could hurt Beijing’s efforts to repair ties with Europe.

The spokesperson for the European Commission highlighted the significant role China plays in the context of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. He also emphasized that the upcoming summit in Beijing could be an opportunity to deepen relations between the European Union and China and to discuss common international challenges.