China's covert aid to Russia strains Ukraine tensions
Ukraine has evidence of China's support for Russia's war effort. "Today, we have general information from the Security Service (of Ukraine), from intelligence about gunpowder, artillery," revealed Volodymyr Zelensky.
What do you need to know?
- China is supplying Russia with artillery and gunpowder – This information was conveyed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, citing intelligence data.
- Zelensky recalled that Xi Jinping promised during a conversation not to sell weapons to Russia, but the current information suggests otherwise.
What evidence exists of Chinese and Russian cooperation?
During a press conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has evidence of cooperation between China and Russia in arms supplies. "Today, we have general information from the Security Service (of Ukraine), from intelligence about gunpowder, artillery," he said, adding that detailed information will be presented next week.
Zelensky emphasized that he was assured during a conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that China would neither sell nor send weapons to Russia. "Unfortunately, we are seeing different information now," the President of Ukraine noted.
What does Chinese and Russian cooperation mean for Ukraine?
Zelensky expressed concern over the cooperation between China and Russia to strengthen their defence capabilities. "And these are bad facts," he stated.
