Nearly two-thirds of foreign components found in Russian weapons used in Ukraine come from China, according to Ukrainian presidential advisor Vladislav Vlasiuk.
60% From China
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Vlasiuk highlighted China's significant role in supplying parts for Russian arms, despite Beijing's denials of involvement in the conflict.
“Roughly 60% of foreign-made components in Russian weapons originate from China,” Vlasiuk stated. He added that Chinese parts were commonly found in Russian drones, surveillance systems, and missiles, making China the “biggest issue” when it comes to foreign supplies supporting Russia's war efforts.
While China maintains strong trade ties with Russia, it has consistently denied providing military support to either side in the conflict, according to Hotnews.
However, Russia has continued to source key technologies like microchips and semiconductors from China and other countries despite heavy Western sanctions aimed at curbing Moscow's military capabilities.
Stronger Measures Against Flow of Goods
Vlasiuk also pointed out that components from other nations, including the United States, the Netherlands, Japan, and Switzerland, have been discovered in Russian military equipment.
Ukraine has called for stronger measures from the European Union to stem the flow of Western goods into Russia, including targeting Russia’s nuclear energy giant Rosatom. Vlasiuk suggested that Russia may be using Rosatom's networks to supply its military.
Additionally, he urged the EU to focus on logistics, such as Russia’s airports and seaports, as well as financial institutions that enable military-related sales. He also praised recent U.S. sanctions on Russian IT firms, which he said had been effective since their implementation earlier this month.
