Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has categorically dismissed the idea of involving China as a potential security guarantor for Ukraine. Liga reports that he believes a state that effectively helps Russia wage war cannot take on obligations to protect Kyiv. 

Zelenskyy: “China did not help stop the war”

“First of all, China did not help us stop this war from the very beginning,” Zelenskyy stressed, recalling that Beijing took no action in 2014 when Russia occupied Crimea.

The Ukrainian president also added that China supplied drones to Russia, which Moscow has used against Ukraine.

Ukraine needs guarantees only from genuine allies

“We do not need guarantors who have not helped Ukraine, and who did not help when it really mattered after 24 February,” Zelenskyy said.

He emphasized that security guarantees can only be provided by countries willing to offer real assistance—military, economic, and political.

China and Russia: Partners in war against Ukraine

China is currently Russia’s largest trading partner. Up to 90% of components for Russian high-tech weapons are supplied by China. This weaponry has already claimed the lives of over 13,800 Ukrainian civilians.

Official data show that trade between Moscow and Beijing reached $125.8 billion from January to July 2025 alone.

China has already responded through Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, who referred to the war against Ukraine as a “crisis” while avoiding labeling Russia as the aggressor.

“China has always held an objective and just position … China stands ready to play a constructive role to that end,” she said.