Overview

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused China of supplying gunpowder and artillery to Russia, citing newly obtained intelligence.
• Zelensky also alleges that Chinese representatives are involved in weapons production on Russian territory in cooperation with Moscow.
• Ukraine’s Defense Forces have captured two Chinese nationals in Donetsk, who reportedly claimed they were on their first combat mission for Russia.
• China’s foreign ministry has reiterated its stance of neutrality, denying any involvement in arming Russia or participating in the conflict.
• Ukraine plans to release detailed documentation next week to substantiate its claims of Chinese-Russian military collaboration.