The U.S. is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese firms suspected of fueling Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, CNBC reported on Feb. 19, citing U.S. Congress members. This comes shortly after the EU proposed to include similar measures in its 13th sanctions package, making it the first time the European bloc considered directly targeting entities in mainland China. While there is no evidence of Beijing’s direct military support to Russia, local companies are suspected of helping Moscow avoid sanctions imposed by Kyiv’s partners, supplying Moscow with sanctioned goods. “China has to …