Overview

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alleges that Chinese citizens are employed at a drone production site in Russia, potentially using stolen Chinese technology.
• Ukraine's foreign ministry summoned China's ambassador, Ma Shengkun, to address these claims and other concerns, including alleged Chinese participation in Russia's military efforts.
• Zelenskiy instructed Ukraine's Security Service to share detailed intelligence with Beijing regarding Chinese nationals at the drone factory.
• China has consistently denied providing military support to Russia, maintaining its official stance of neutrality in the Ukraine conflict.
• These allegations come as Ukraine continues to highlight international dimensions of the war and pressures Beijing to clarify its role.