Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service reports that Beijing provides crucial materials, including chemicals, gunpowder, and components, to at least 20 Russian military production facilities. This support, alongside the confirmed supply of 80% of critical drone components by early 2025, significantly bolsters Russia’s defense capabilities. Despite claiming a mediating role, China’s actions contradict its rhetoric, leading to accusations of enabling Russia’s aggression. This assistance is occurring while China and Russia deepen their strategic partnership and jointly criticize the West’s involvement in the conflict.
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Germany’s commitment to providing military aid to Ukraine remains unwavering, even if US support ceases, as stated by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. This commitment is rooted in the coalition agreement and driven by the understanding that a Russian victory would severely threaten European security, impacting NATO and neighboring countries. Pistorius rejected proposals for Ukrainian territorial concessions, deeming them tantamount to surrender. Recent aid includes four IRIS-T air defense systems, highlighting Germany’s continued investment in Ukraine’s defense.
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Ukraine summoned Chinese Ambassador Ma Shengkun to address concerns about Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russia and Chinese companies manufacturing weapons for the Russian military. Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyinis presented evidence of this support to the ambassador, urging China to cease all aid to Russia’s aggression. While acknowledging the strategic partnership between Ukraine and China, Perebyinis stressed that such actions contradict this relationship. Ukraine hopes China will refrain from further actions detrimental to bilateral ties. This meeting follows previous Ukrainian claims of Chinese weapons supply to Russia, which China has denied.
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John Q. Hosedrinker