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Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses China of helping Russia in war

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Sergei Satanovskii
April 16, 2025

The capture of two Chinese nationals fighting for the Russian army in eastern Ukraine has prompted Ukraine to accuse China of actively supporting Russia's invasion. But China insists that it is neutral.

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