Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins high jump in Shanghai for 10th straight Diamond League victory
Yaroslava Mahuchikh, 23, triumphed over Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers, who finished second with a best jump of 1.98 meters.
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Oil prices set for largest monthly drop since 2021, Reuters reports
The decline in crude prices started in early April when U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports. China responded with its own tariffs, sparking a trade war between the world's biggest oil consumers.
'It's their own business' — China refuses to comment on North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Both Moscow and Pyongyang have confirmed the involvement of North Korean troops fighting against Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast.
Ukrainian high jumper Mahuchikh wins first stage of Diamond League in China
Mahuchikh won the most prestigious commercial athletics competition with a jump of 1.97 meters, beating her main rivals - Australians Nicola Olislagers and Eleanor Patterson, who won silver and bronze at the 2024 Olympics.
'Groundless accusations, political manipulations' — China reacts to Ukraine summoning its envoy
A day earlier, Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun was invited to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry to meet with Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyinis.
Ukraine shares evidence of Chinese citizens, companies involved in Russia's war
During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun, Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgen Perebyinis shared evidence that companies are producing military equipment for Russia.
Chinese nationals reportedly smuggling military gear out of Russia
The incidents reportedly concern body armor, tactical gear, and other military apparel that are then studied and replicated using cheaper materials before being resold abroad.
China's Russian coal imports increase slightly after long decline
Russia’s coal exports to China were reported to have dropped by almost 7% in 2024 compared to 2023.
Zelensky signs new sanctions on Russian propagandists, military-linked entities
The new sanctions target 39 individuals and 60 legal entities, some based in Russia and China. The measures include asset freezes, trade restrictions, bans on property acquisition, termination of licenses and permits, and transit prohibitions.
China rejects Zelensky's claim of arms deliveries to Russia as 'groundless'
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian rejected the claims at a regular news conference, saying China has never made lethal weapons available to any party in the war.
Ukraine war latest: China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says
Key developments on April 17: * China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says * Ukraine repels Russian offensive near Pokrovsk, killing 200 Russian soldiers, Zelensky says * Ukrainian forces liberate 16 square kilometers near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says * Ukrainian drones attack Russian brigade linked to Sumy strike for second day in
China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says
"Today we have general information from the Security Service (of Ukraine), from intelligence about gunpowder, artillery," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Chinese POWs captured by Ukraine on fighting for Russia
The Kyiv Independent attended a press conference with the captured Chinese prisoners of war on April 14 to learn more about their service in the Russian military — and has highlighted the key takeaways for you.
'Everything we heard from Russians was a lie' — Chinese fighters captured by Ukraine speak out
The two Chinese nationals captured when fighting for Russia claimed they weren’t sent to the war by the Chinese government, and described their hardships in the Russian ranks. One of the captives, Wang Guangjun, said he was targeted by Russian "chemical weapons" right after he was taken captive by
Ukraine war latest: Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday
Key developments on April 12-13: * Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday * 'There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up' — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks * Chinese military officers have been present behind Russian lines with Beijing's approval,
Reuters: Chinese military officers have been present behind Russian lines with Beijing’s approval
More than 100 Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine are acting as mercenaries and do not appear to have direct ties to Beijing, according to two U.S. officials cited by Reuters. However, a former intelligence official told Reuters that Chinese military officers were present behind Russian lines, with Beijing’s approval, to observe and draw tactical lessons from the war.
Ukraine war latest: US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports
Key developments on April 11: * US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports * Trump urges Russia "to get moving" to end war against Ukraine * Putin meets U.S. envoy Witkoff to discuss Ukraine, Kremlin says * "Several hundred" Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says * Allies pledge
'Several hundred' Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
"Putin was not satisfied with soldiers from North Korea. Now he is trying to cover his shortages by pulling in yet another nation — the Chinese," the president said.
'Don't come, there's nothing good here' — Chinese soldiers warn against following Russian propaganda to fight in Ukraine
The Ukrainian military recently captured two Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia. Kyiv subsequently released data on a total of 163 Chinese nationals identified by Ukrainian intelligence as fighting for Moscow. "We are collecting information, we believe that there are many more," President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9. The
Media identifies 51 Chinese citizens who have joined Russian army since June 2023
The investigation, based on leaked data from Russian border and recruitment services, found that many flew to Moscow just days before presenting themselves at the selection point.
Ukraine war latest: US ambassador to Ukraine to resign
Key developments on April 10: * US ambassador to Ukraine to resign, State Department tells Kyiv Independent * 'Before I got there, I had never held a weapon' — Ukraine shows interrogation of Chinese POWs * Ukraine won't accept any limits on its army in talks with Russia, official says * Russia frees woman jailed
Chinese POW says he doesn’t want to return to Russia, hopes to go back to China
The captured fighter also said he was treated better in Ukrainian custody than during his time with Russian forces, according to a new interrogation video published April 10.
Chinese fighters in Russia's ranks reflect 'systemic' recruitment, Zelensky says
The involvement of Chinese nationals in Russia’s war against Ukraine appears to be part of a “systemic” recruitment effort organized by Moscow, not isolated incidents, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 10.
China denies role in war against Ukraine, urges Kyiv to temper rhetoric
"The Chinese government always asks Chinese nationals to stay away from areas of armed conflict, avoid any form of involvement in armed conflicts, and in particular avoid participation in any party's military operations," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said.
'Before I got there, I had never held a weapon' — Ukraine shows interrogation of Chinese POWs
One of the captives served in the 2nd Battalion of Russia's 157th Motorized Rifle Brigade and was captured near Tarasivka, while the other fought in the 1st Battalion of the 81st Motorized Rifle Brigade and was captured near Bilohorivka, according to the SBU
Ukraine war latest: Russia's spring offensive 'already begun;' over 160 Chinese nationals fight against Ukraine
Key developments on April 9: * Over 160 Chinese nationals fight for Russia in Ukraine, obtained documents show * Russia's spring offensive has "effectively already begun," Syrskyi says * Ukraine open to buy US military aid package for $50 billion, Zelensky says * Russian military airfield reportedly targeted in mass drone attack At least
Trump halts tariffs for 90 days on most countries, raises them for China
According to U.S. President Donald Trump, more than 75 countries have approached the U.S. to discuss trade, trade barriers and tariffs and have not retaliated against Washington.
Over 160 Chinese nationals fight for Russia in Ukraine, obtained documents show
The documents, obtained by the Kyiv Independent, list the names, personal data, brigades, and ranks of Chinese nationals fighting for Russia.
Chinese national captured fighting for Russia reportedly paid $3,500 to recruiter, sought citizenship
The man was among two Chinese nationals taken prisoner near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka during a clash between Ukrainian troops and a Russian assault group on April 8.
Beijing 'verifying' claims about Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine
"The Chinese government has always asked its citizens to stay away from areas of armed conflict (and) avoid involvement in armed conflicts in any form," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said.
Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine 'disturbing,' US says
"China is a major enabler of Russia in the war in Ukraine," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on April 8.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
Key developments on April 8: * Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says * Russian forces sometimes outnumber Ukraine 10 to 1 in Lyman sector, military says * More Patriot systems for Ukraine the "best support" from US right now, Zelensky says * Belgium to provide Ukraine with $1-billion defense package
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