China supplies special chemicals, gunpowder, and machine tools to 20 Russian military plants

In an interview with Ukrinform, Oleh Ivashchenko said, "We have information that China supplies machine tools, special chemicals, gunpowder, and components to military enterprises. We have confirmed this at 20 Russian factories."

According to him, at least five cases of aviation cooperation with China were recorded in 2024-2025. These are equipment, spare parts, and documentation. In six cases, there were large supplies of special chemicals.

He also said that, as of early 2025, 80% of critical electronics for Russian drones come from China. He added that there are substitutions and fake names used, and gateway companies help move the necessary microelectronics from China to Russia.

• China responded to the European sanctions on its companies by urging the EU to drop its "double standards," noting that most European countries still trade with Russia.