Ukrainian Presidential Sanctions Commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk stated on July 3 (Friday) that Ukraine had submitted detailed evidence to Beijing six months ago, showing Chinese-made components being used in Russian weaponry, but has not received any response from China to date.
Ukraine has been systematically collecting and documenting foreign-made components found in Russian missiles and drones, including serial numbers that can assist governments and law enforcement agencies in tracing how these components entered Russia. According to Kyiv Post on Friday, Vlasiuk informed reporters that, “Six months ago, they (the Chinese authorities) received data with complete serial numbers, and six months have passed without any actual response.”
Among the most commonly used weapons in Russia, including Kh-101 cruise missiles, Iskander ballistic missiles, and the “Shahed” series attack drones, aside from Chinese components, components from Germany, Japan, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United States have also been discovered. According to Ukrainian statistics, the main source countries include China, Japan, and the US, with the proportion of Chinese-manufactured weapon components continuing to increase.
It has been reported that in the face of international sanctions, Russia is arranging the smuggling and transportation of aviation components from Japan through a network composed of multiple layers of intermediaries.
Vlasiuk explained that this work allows Kyiv to present concrete cases for investigation to its partners, rather than making vague allegations. He stated, “We do not just say, ‘Look, we found another 35,000 components.’ We say, ‘Here are 100 or 200 serial numbers, please investigate them.'”
He mentioned that Ukraine has been able to identify specific manufacturers and component models, providing a basis for requesting action from various governments and businesses.
After sharing relevant information with Ukraine, some governments and businesses have adjusted their policies. Vlasiuk cited the example of Dutch chip manufacturer NXP Semiconductors. Through continuous collaboration with the company and the Dutch government, Ukraine has significantly reduced the presence of NXP components in the “Shahed” drones.
However, he also pointed out that despite Ukraine’s repeated efforts to raise external awareness through media and public channels, there are still some governments and businesses that have taken little to no action.
According to Kyiv Post, in leaked phone call recordings from April this year, Russian officials admitted that China supplied “90%” of the drone components. One official stated, “If we talk about electronic components, then 90% are foreign raw materials because Russia simply does not produce them.” Another replied, “Even plastics are now made in China, right? Because Russia does not have its own plastics anymore.”
Vlasiuk remarked, “Newly produced components can be seen everywhere.” He also mentioned that Ukraine expects to find newly manufactured components in Russian weaponry in the coming weeks, possibly including components made in 2026.
Kyiv Post reported that there is currently no publicly available and independently verified evidence showing Beijing directly supplying complete weapons to Russia; however, there is substantial evidence indicating that China continues to supply dual-use materials, electronic components, and other military-related materials to Russia.
The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service revealed last year that China was providing special chemicals and explosives to 20 Russian military factories. He also stated that as of early 2025, 80% of the key electronic components in Russian drones originated from China.
In April 2026, Ukrainian experts appearing on a prominent podcast suggested that China was supplying drones to both Russia and Ukraine simultaneously.