
In the immediate aftermath of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the People's Republic of China stated that it respects Ukraine's sovereignty but Russia's opposition to the enlargement of NATO should also be addressed. It abstained from United Nations votes that condemned the invasion. The Chinese government has attempted to mediate between the two countries, but its proposals have been rejected as being pro-Russia. In 2025, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi was reported to have told the European Union's top diplomat that China cannot accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine. China has consistently objected to international sanctions against Russia. International sanctions led Russia to become heavily economically and technologically dependent on China. Drones made by Chinese manufacturers are used by both sides in the conflict, with Russia receiving a surge of key drone components from China in 2025 along with other support. Chinese companies and individuals involved in the export of dual-use technology and component parts from China to Russia have drawn sanctions from the U.S., European Union, and Ukraine and condemnation from the G7 and NATO. Russians have also been reported to have been trained at military facilities in China. Chinese state media outlets and netizens have often given more weight to Russian state views, sometimes reposting disinformation. In addition to capturing Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Ukraine has sanctioned Chinese companies it accus