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Ukraine bans Chinese firms accused of helping Russia make missiles
Summary by Ground News
Ukraine imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies on Friday claiming they were involved in production of advanced Iskander missiles, a day after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alleged that China had been supplying weapons to Russia. China's foreign ministry earlier on Friday dismissed Zelenskiy's accusation as groundless. While maintaining close economic ties with Russia during Moscow's three-year war in Ukraine, China has sought to project an image of neutrality and denies any involvement in the war.
Ukraine imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies on Friday 18 April, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China for the first time on Thursday 17 April of supplying arms to Russia. Beijing denies in bloc. After denouncing the presence of Chinese mercenaries and organizing a press conference featuring two of them, the Ukrainian President continues his media offensive.