Kremlin refutes Zelensky's claims of Chinese involvement
Dmitry Peskov firmly rejected Volodymyr Zelensky's accusations of involving China in the conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin's press spokesman argues that Beijing "takes a balanced position."
Many of the reports provided by Russian media or government representatives are elements of propaganda. Such reports are part of the information war conducted by the Russian Federation.
What you need to know
- Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman for the President of Russia, rejected Volodymyr Zelensky's accusations of involving China in the conflict in Ukraine.
- Beijing emphasizes its neutrality, and the Chinese authorities are urging citizens to avoid participating in military activities.
- Reports of alleged Chinese involvement in the fighting in Ukraine were denied by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
What is Beijing's position?
Volodymyr Zelensky reported on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting on the side of Russia in the Donetsk region, in eastern Ukraine. The next day, he stated that Ukrainian intelligence has information on 155 Chinese citizens fighting in the ranks of the Russian army against Ukraine. He added that Beijing is aware of the recruitment of Chinese citizens into the war.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, strongly rejected the Ukrainian president's accusations that Russia is dragging China into the conflict in Ukraine. Peskov emphasized that Beijing has always held a neutral position and is a strategic partner of Russia. "This is not so. China maintains a balanced position. China is our strategic partner and friend. China has always maintained a very balanced position. This is why Zelensky is not right," said Peskov, quoted by the Kremlin's TASS news agency.
Beijing denies
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs firmly denied that Beijing sent its soldiers to participate in the conflict in Ukraine. The Chinese authorities urge their citizens to avoid involvement in military activities. The message is that reports of alleged Chinese involvement in the fights have been refuted, highlighting Beijing's neutrality on this issue.
At the same time, China remains an economic partner of Russia, and both countries conduct business with each other. Cooperation between these countries has intensified, particularly since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
