Jack Crawford

China is assisting Russia with 5G and satellite technologies that lends an edge to Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine, a report has revealed. Emerging and evolving technology has played a key role in the conflict, with drones and other cyber weapons being scaled up at an unprecedented rate by both warring parties. To work effectively on the front lines, such equipment requires steady connectivity and geospatial support, which China is providing to Russia, the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) has found.

Russia is increasing its cooperation with China in 5G and satellite technology and this could facilitate Moscow's military aggression against Ukraine, a report by the London-based Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) security think tank warns.

"The goal of sanctions is not to create an absolute stop, which is difficult in the best circumstances, but to create a 'quicksand' environment. With workarounds requiring more financial resources and effort, actors may cease attempting workarounds at all", said Jack Crawford.