Charles Clover

Defence and security correspondent at the Financial Times, reporting on military technology and security issues, here explaining Chinese supply chains for drone components used by Russia and Ukraine.

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Jan 21, 2026 • 11min

Greenland standoff rattles markets

Robin Wigglesworth, Editor of Alphaville at the Financial Times, discusses the impact of US Treasury holdings as potential leverage against transatlantic tension sparked by Trump's Greenland ambitions. He theorizes about the practical limits of such financial strategies. Charles Clover, the FT's Defence correspondent, reveals how Chinese companies supply drone components to both Russia and Ukraine through complex networks. He highlights legal loopholes and Russian advantages in manufacturing, showcasing the intricate drone war dynamics.

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