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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
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Ukraine has accused China of supplying key equipment and supplies to Russian defense manufacturing facilities
A Ukrainian intelligence chief accused China of helping to supply Russian military production plants. "We have confirmed data on 20 Russian factories," Oleh Ivashchenko told Ukrainian media. China has been accused of supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A Ukrainian intelligence official has accused China of supplying resources to Russian military production facilities. Speaking to Ukrinform state news agency, military intelligence chief Oleh Ivashchenko said Ukraine had "confirmed data" that China was supplying 20 Russian factories. "There is information that China supplies tooling machines, special chemical products, gunpowder, and components specifically to defense manufacturing industries," he said. "As of early 2025, 80 percent of critical electronic components found in Russian drones originated in China," Ivashchenko added. Since the launch of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Western countries have imposed waves of sanctions in a bid to restrict its access to hardware such as chips, which are vital for building weapons like cruise missiles and some drones. Russia has managed to partly dodge the sanctions through the support of its allies, and partly through complex black market networks for obtaining sanctioned tech. China has provided Russia with diplomatic and economic backing in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, but has denied providing material to support the Russian military. The Chinese embassy in London didn't respond to a Business Insider request for comment related to Ivashenko's claims. The Biden administration last year accused China of providing vital dual-use goods to boost Russia's defence manufacturing sector. However, Ivashchenko's comments are among the most specific claims on the nature of the support China may be providing to Russia. "There are facts of product substitutions, deceptive product names, there are shell companies through which everything necessary for the production of microelectronics is supplied," Ivashchenko said. The Kremlin has increased Russia's military production to keep pace with the huge demand for shells, drones, and other equipment on the front line. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in televised comments last month that production of weapons, communications, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare systems more than doubled in 2024. "The troops received over 4,000 units of armoured weapons, 180 combat aircraft and helicopters," he said. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Ukraine has accused China of supplying key equipment and supplies to Russian defense manufacturing facilities
A Ukrainian intelligence official has accused China of supplying resources to Russian military production facilities. Speaking to Ukrinform state news agency, military intelligence chief Oleh Ivashchenko said Ukraine had "confirmed data" that China was supplying 20 Russian factories. "There is information that China supplies tooling machines, special chemical products, gunpowder, and components specifically to defense manufacturing industries," he said. "As of early 2025, 80 percent of critical electronic components found in Russian drones originated in China," Ivashchenko added. Since the launch of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Western countries have imposed waves of sanctions in a bid to restrict its access to hardware such as chips, which are vital for building weapons like cruise missiles and some drones. Russia has managed to partly dodge the sanctions through the support of its allies, and partly through complex black market networks for obtaining sanctioned tech. China has provided Russia with diplomatic and economic backing in the wake of the Ukraine invasion, but has denied providing material to support the Russian military. The Chinese embassy in London didn't respond to a Business Insider request for comment related to Ivashenko's claims. The Biden administration last year accused China of providing vital dual-use goods to boost Russia's defence manufacturing sector. However, Ivashchenko's comments are among the most specific claims on the nature of the support China may be providing to Russia. "There are facts of product substitutions, deceptive product names, there are shell companies through which everything necessary for the production of microelectronics is supplied," Ivashchenko said. The Kremlin has increased Russia's military production to keep pace with the huge demand for shells, drones, and other equipment on the front line. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in televised comments last month that production of weapons, communications, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare systems more than doubled in 2024. "The troops received over 4,000 units of armoured weapons, 180 combat aircraft and helicopters," he said.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
China denies Ukraine's allegations of supplying arms, defense components to Russia
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on May 27 denied Ukraine's accusations that it supplies Russia with special chemical products, gunpowder, and components for the defense manufacturing industry. China's reaction follows remarks by the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko, about Beijing allegedly providing the said components to 20 Russian military-industrial manufacturing facilities. Ivashchenko also mentioned that as of early 2025, 80% of critical electronic components used in Russian drones were of Chinese origin. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China's position regarding the war in Ukraine remains "consistent and clear." "We've been committed to bringing about a ceasefire and promoting talks for peace. China has never provided lethal weapons to any party to the conflict, and strictly controls dual-use items," Mao said during a press conference. "Ukraine understands that well. China firmly opposes groundless accusations and political manipulation," she added. China has strengthened ties with Russia since the Kremlin launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, becoming Moscow's leading supplier of dual-use goods that bolster Russia's defense industry. While China has positioned itself as a potential mediator in the war, it has simultaneously criticized the U.S. and its allies for "exacerbating" the war by supplying weapons to Ukraine. NATO has labeled China a "decisive enabler" of Russia's aggression. President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on April 17 that China is supplying weapons to the Russian military, marking Kyiv's first confirmation that Beijing supports Russia's war effort by direct arms supplies. During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations earlier this month, the two countries agreed to "strengthen coordination in order to decisively counter Washington's course of 'dual containment' of Russia and China." Kyiv on April 22 presented Beijing with evidence that Chinese citizens and companies have participated in Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, which China dismissed as "groundless accusations and political manipulations." Read also: Exclusive: Ukraine eyes new sanctions on China, but Kyiv wary of peace talks fallout We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Belarus has nuclear weapon delivery systems but no Russian warheads, Ukrainian intel chief says
Belarus possesses nuclear weapon delivery systems but no warheads, Ukrainian foreign intelligence (SZRU) chief Oleh Ivashchenko said in an interview with Ukrinform published on May 26. Belarus has been a key ally to Moscow and has previously been reported as hosting Russian tactical nuclear arms on its territory, after the two countries signed an agreement in May 2023. Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said in December of the same year that the transfer of Russian nuclear weapons to Belarus was completed in early October. But according to Ivashchenko, at the present time Belarus does not possess any nuclear weapons. "There are no warheads. They are setting up storage facilities, preparing, and building. Lukashenko says they will have Oreshnik by the end of the year. But this looks like wishful thinking. As of today, there is nothing like that, and it is unlikely that it will happen," Ivashchenko said. Russia and Belarus have deepened nuclear cooperation since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. They held the second stage of tactical weapons nuclear drills, amid escalating tensions between Moscow and the West, the Kremlin's Defense Ministry said in June, 2024. The first stage of the exercises, which were ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 6, 2024, involved missile units in Russia's Southern Military District, including the occupied territories of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly made nuclear threats against Ukraine and the West since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. The threats have failed to materialize, and Russia continues to wage its all-out war without using its nuclear arsenal. Read also: Secret note reveals Russia using Telegram bots to control drones attacking Ukraine, Economist reports We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
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There are no nuclear weapons or Oreshnik intercontinental ballistic missiles in Belarus, Ukrainian intelligence says
Oleh Ivashchenko, Head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, has said that nuclear weapons carriers are located on Belarusian territory but there are no actual nuclear weapons there, and the same applies to Oreshnik intercontinental ballistic missile systems. Source: Ivashchenko in an interview with Ukrinform Quote: "The carriers [of the nuclear weapons] are there. That's true. There are jets, there are Iskander missile systems. But there are no nuclear weapons in Belarus. That's a fact." Details: Ivashchenko noted that storage facilities were being set up, preparations were underway, and construction was taking place in Belarus. "Lukashenko says that they will have the Oreshnik systems by the end of the year. But this seems to be wishful thinking. As of today, there is nothing of the sort, and it is unlikely that anything will appear," Ivashchenko said. Background: In May 2023, the defence ministers of Russia and Belarus signed documents on the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory. The following month, Russian ruler Vladimir Putin said that part of Russia's nuclear weapons were already in Belarus. At the end of June 2023, self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered the development of an algorithm for the use of nuclear weapons deployed by Russia. In January 2025, Lukashenko said that Belarus would receive the Oreshnik missile system from Russia very soon. He also said that Belarus would initially receive 10 Oreshnik missile systems from Russia, but that this number could be increased if Russia so desired. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
