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The allegations come amidst deepening China-Russia ties, both militarily and economically. The two countries have conducted joint naval exercises in the Pacific, and Chinese firms have begun filling the void left by Western companies exiting Russia. Chinese exports to Russia now account for more than half of its imports, ranging from electronics to military-compatible components.
Ukraine has also accused China of providing gunpowder to Russian munitions factories and drone technology later used against Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian authorities have identified Chinese citizens working within Russian defense plants—a serious escalation in concerns over foreign influence in the conflict.