**China Denies Ukraine’s Allegations of Supplying Weapons and Defense Industry Components to Russia**
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rejected Ukraine’s claims that it is providing special chemical products, gunpowder, and components for the defense industry to Russia. This comes after Ukraine’s head of foreign intelligence, Oleh Ivashchenko, alleged that China was supplying these components to 20 Russian military-industrial facilities.
According to Ivashchenko, as of early 2025, 80% of critical electronic components used in Russian drones were of Chinese origin. However, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning denied these allegations, saying that China’s position on the war in Ukraine remains “consistent and clear.” She emphasized that China has always been committed to bringing about a ceasefire and promoting talks for peace.
Mao also stated that China has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the conflict and strictly controls dual-use items. She criticized Ukraine for making groundless accusations and engaging in political manipulation, saying that this would only exacerbate tensions between the two countries.
**China’s Double Game on Ukraine**
It is worth noting that while China has positioned itself as a potential mediator in the war, it has also been strengthening ties with Russia since the Kremlin launched its full-scale war against Ukraine. China has become Moscow’s leading supplier of dual-use goods that bolster Russia’s defense industry. This has led NATO to label China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s aggression.
Moreover, President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused China of supplying weapons to the Russian military, marking Kyiv’s first confirmation that Beijing supports Russia’s war effort by direct arms supplies. China’s support for Russia has been seen as contradictory to its claims of being a neutral and impartial player in the conflict.
**China’s Relations with the US**
China has also criticized the US and its allies for “exacerbating” the war by supplying weapons to Ukraine. This criticism comes at a time when China is seeking to strengthen its relations with Russia, particularly against the backdrop of Western sanctions on Moscow.
During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations earlier this month, the two countries agreed to “strengthen coordination in order to decisively counter Washington’s course of ‘dual containment’ of Russia and China.” This agreement reflects China’s growing alignment with Russia as both nations seek to push back against what they see as Western interference.
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