Ukrainian Sanctions Target Chinese Firms Over Arms Supply

Ukrainian President Zelensky imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies, accusing China of supplying lethal weapons to Russia amidst ongoing tensions and warfare.


Ukrainian Sanctions Target Chinese Firms Over Arms Supply

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lin Tszyan stated at a press conference: "We are intensively controlling the export of military and dual-use goods." The President of Ukraine reported on the capture of two Chinese nationals who recently fought in the Russian army.

Zelensky instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to connect with Beijing to clarify their position about this matter. Ukraine stated about the readiness to exchange the captured Chinese nationals only for Ukrainian soldiers held in captivity by Russia.

The president stated that recently several Chinese nationals are fighting on the side of the Russian occupation. He has information about the supply of weapons and artillery interests to Russia.

China denies the supply of lethal weapons to Russia. Zelensky introduced sanctions against three Chinese companies for accusations in the supply of arms to Russia and for the detention of Chinese nationals fighting on the side of Russia.

Zelensky noted that he has confirmation from intelligence and the Security Service of Ukraine about deliveries of weapons and artillery to Russia.