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Zelenskyy: Chinese Satellites Tracked Ukrainian Energy Sites Ahead of Russian Attacks
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Chinese satellites recorded Ukrainian energy infrastructure sites ahead of Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following a report by Oleh Ivashchenko, Head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, on December 24.
Ukrainian intelligence has identified an increase in Russia’s cooperation with “entities in China that may be providing space reconnaissance data,” according to the president.
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“In particular, we are recording an increase in Russia’s ties with entities in China that may be providing space reconnaissance data. Unfortunately, there were correlations between Chinese satellite imaging of Ukrainian territory and Russian strikes on corresponding energy infrastructure facilities,” Zelenskyy said.
“We view such cases as activities that enable Russia to prolong the war and make diplomatic efforts less serious. We will also discuss this issue with our partners,” he concluded.
Previously, China has urged Ukraine not to impose sanctions on Chinese companies or individuals over alleged support for Russia’s war against Ukraine, warning that Beijing would take measures to defend its interests if such actions are taken, Ukrinform reported on December 23.
At a press briefing the same day, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing strongly opposes unilateral sanctions that lack authorization from the United Nations Security Council.
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