U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, added five Chinese companies to the Entity List, in response to their continued support to Russia's military efforts since the imposition of export controls in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (13) In December 2022, the PRC’s foreign minister stated his country would deepen strategic mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia, and trade between the countries has continued to grow. (14) As of February 2023, reports based on customs records indicate Chinese state-owned and private companies have exported parts and equipment to sanctioned Russian entities that could be facilitating Putin’s war. This includes shipments of helicopter equipment, jamming technology, drones, and jet-fighter parts to sanctioned Russian government-owned defense firms. (15) On February 18, 2023, the Secretary of State publicly stated that Chinese companies were already providing non-lethal support to Russia’s war effort and the PRC was considering providing lethal support, including weapons and ammunition. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the war crimes and human rights violations committed by the Kremlin, Russia’s military, and Russia’s intelligence and security services against the people of Ukraine should be strongly condemned