Ukraine to Share Intelligence with China on Russia’s Use of Illicit Drone Technology
Ukraine has announced it will hand over intelligence to China concerning Russia's alleged use of Chinese drone technologies, potentially acquired without Beijing’s approval. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the data involves suspected cooperation between Russian entities and Chinese nationals in circumventing official oversight to produce military drones.
The Gaze reports on this with reference to FREEDOM.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that it is important for the Chinese government to understand the principles on which their Russian partners operate. Ukrainian intelligence suggests that Moscow may have stolen drone production technology by collaborating with Chinese citizens, bypassing official leadership.
Evidence of this illegal cooperation is already being relayed through channels by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga. According to Zelenskyy, representatives from China have not contacted him directly; communication has occurred at the level of embassies and diplomats.
“I asked the Security Service of Ukraine to share broader information with the Chinese side regarding Chinese citizens working in Russia at a drone manufacturing facility. We believe, based on our information, that Russia may have stolen and negotiated with these citizens after an agreement with the Chinese leadership to obtain these technologies. This is described in the information, along with the relevant Chinese technologies related to the work on these drones,” noted Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian president stated that this move aims to alert Beijing to how their nationals and technologies might be exploited by Russia in ways that contradict official Chinese policies.
Earlier this week, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador, urging China to investigate and act upon these concerns. Despite Beijing's dismissal of the claims as “unfounded,” Ukrainian officials insist the evidence merits serious attention and diplomatic follow-up.
This transfer of intelligence is seen as part of Kyiv’s broader effort to pressure international actors to reassess any indirect involvement in Russia’s war efforts.
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