Ukrainian intelligence has released evidence of extensive military cooperation between China and Russia, which has serious implications for the security situation in the region
According to information obtained from the Head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleg Ivashchenko, China systematically supplies Russia with specialized chemicals, gunpowder, and heavy equipment—all of which facilitate Moscow’s military buildup. These supplies involve at least twenty Russian military enterprises, indicating the scale and systematic nature of this cooperation. In his speech, Ivashchenko revealed that this includes machines and components used in the production of weapons and military hardware, as well as the supply of special chemicals and ammunition, including gunpowder mixtures. It is important to note that these deliveries are not one-time events but occur at scheduled intervals, allowing Russia to strengthen its military potential while minimizing the risk of exposure. Another aspect of the intelligence concerns cooperation in the aviation industry. According to the chief intelligence officer, at least five significant cases of collaboration between Russia and China in the field of aviation technology have been recorded between 2024 and 2025. This involves the exchange of equipment, spare parts, and documentation that can be used for the repair and modernization of military aviation. It is also noted that in six separate instances, massive supplies of special chemicals were observed, which could be used for manufacturing military equipment and explosive materials. Furthermore, an important fact is that at the beginning of 2025, about 80% of critically important electronics for Russian unmanned systems originate from China. Ukrainian intelligence reports the existence of schemes to circumvent and substitute the origin of this equipment, including 'front' companies, through which vital components for microchip manufacturing are transferred to Russia. This indicates that, regardless of official statements, China actively and deliberately supports Russia’s military capabilities. The background to these revelations is the official confirmation from Ukraine in late April: President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that, according to intelligence, China supplies Russia with artillery, gunpowder, and participates in weapons manufacturing on Russian territory, directly contributing to the escalation of the conflict. Beijing immediately denied this information, insisting that it does not supply lethal weapons to any parties involved in the Ukraine war and adheres to a policy of neutrality. However, regardless of official statements, facts suggest otherwise: China supports Russia through systematic deliveries of military materials and technologies, posing new challenges to global security and stability in the region. Western countries point out that such close ties between Beijing and Moscow enable Russia to maintain and replenish its military potential even amidst international sanctions and political pressure. This casts doubt on China's official position regarding the war and calls for increased scrutiny of Beijing’s so-called “neutral” role, which is increasingly concealed behind a facade of diplomatic balancing.