Ukraine accuses China of breaking promises with arms aid to Russia
Ukraine has evidence that China is supporting 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 current information indicates otherwise.
What evidence is there of Chinese and Russian cooperation?
During a press conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has evidence of Chinese and Russian cooperation in arms supplies. "Today, we have general information from the Security Service (of Ukraine), from intelligence about gunpowder, artillery," he stated, adding that detailed information will be presented next week.
Zelensky emphasized that during a conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, he was assured that China would not sell or 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 defense capabilities. "And these are bad facts," he stated.