Overview

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims China is providing weapons, including gunpowder and artillery, to Russia for its war in Ukraine.
• Zelensky alleges Chinese representatives are aiding weapons production on Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in accusations against Beijing.
• Ukraine previously captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia and asserts that hundreds more are serving in Russian ranks.
• Western officials have labeled China a 'decisive facilitator' of Russia's war, accusing it of helping Moscow circumvent sanctions through technology transfers.
• China denies all allegations, maintaining a public stance of neutrality and positioning itself as a potential mediator in the conflict.