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Russian weapons contain growing number of Chinese components, Zelensky's adviser says

Russia’s growing ability to sustain weapons production despite Western sanctions is being driven by a flow of Chinese components and materials, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Ukrainian president’s commissioner for sanctions, told journalists on July 7.Vlasiuk’s statement comes as Russia escalates its drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, while the U.S. continues to hold back on imposing tougher sanctions against Moscow and foreign-made components are st…

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The North Korean weapon turned out to be a copy of a rare Chinese mortar — a 140 mm W76 mortar (possibly also a Type 76)

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Chinese suppliers provide Russia with components for strike drones - BloombergChinese suppliers play a key role in providing Russia with components for the production of strike drones used against Ukraine. 92% of foreign components in Russian drones are of Chinese origin, supplied directly and through intermediaries.

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The Kyiv Independent broke the news in Kyiv, Ukraine on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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