Russian drone strikes Chinese ship, Ukraine says, ahead of Putin’s meeting with Xi
A Russian drone strike targeted a Chinese-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea, according to the Ukrainian Navy. This incident occurred just before Russian President Vladimir Putin's scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Ukrainian officials have expressed concern over the implications of this attack on international relations.
- ▪The KSL Deyang, a Chinese-owned cargo ship, was struck by a Russian drone near the Odessa region.
- ▪Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's actions pose risks to its partners, including China.
- ▪The attack happened one day before Putin's visit to China for discussions with Xi Jinping.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 25 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Beijing brushes off allegations Chinese ship hit by Russian drone — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Russian drone hits Chinese ship off Ukraine before Putin visits Xi Jinping — Al Jazeera English
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World News Russian drone strikes Chinese ship, Ukraine says, ahead of Putin’s meeting with Xi By Chris Bradford Published May 18, 2026, 5:18 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Russian drone struck a Chinese-owned cargo ship, the Ukrainian Navy said Monday, and it comes just one day before Vladimir Putin heads to China to meet Xi Jinping. The KSL Deyang ship, which has a Chinese crew on board, came under fire near the Odessa region, the Ukrainian Navy wrote on Telegram. “I wonder what moved the Russians when they decided to “Shaheed” tonight to patrol a Chinese merchant ship in our sea,” Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dymtro Pletenchuk scoffed on Facebook.
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