France pledges military support to Ukraine amidst tensions with Russia and China.

The Kremlin has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's comments that Russia is becoming subservient to China due to the conflict in Ukraine, stating that their relationship with China is a special, strategic partnership. China has presented itself as neutral in the Ukraine offensive and has never condemned the Russian invasion. Chinese special envoy Li Hui is expected to visit Ukraine for two days, the highest-ranking Chinese diplomat to visit the country since Moscow launched its offensive last year.