Ukraine captures Chinese fighters aiding Russia in Donetsk
The Ukrainian army captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting on the side of the Russian Federation in the Donetsk region. There is information that more Chinese citizens may be present in the Russian army units, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who reported on Tuesday.
What you need to know
- Two Chinese citizens were captured by the Ukrainian army in the Donetsk region, where they had been fighting on the side of Russia.
- The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, confirmed this information and has ordered immediate contact with Beijing to clarify the situation.
"Our military has captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting as part of the Russian army. This happened on Ukrainian territory—in the Donetsk region. Identification documents, bank cards, and personal data were found in their possession. "We have information that there are much more than two such Chinese citizens in the occupier's units." stated Volodymyr Zelensky.
Chinese citizens fought on the side of Russia. How will Beijing react?
Zelensky also added that he instructed Ukraine's foreign minister to "immediately contact Beijing and clarify how China intends to respond to this."
"The involvement of China, as well as other countries, directly or indirectly, in this war in Europe is a clear signal that Putin intends to do everything he can to avoid ending the war. He is looking for ways to continue the fight. This definitely requires a response; a response from the United States, Europe, and all people around the world who want peace. The captured Chinese citizens are now in the custody of the Security Service of Ukraine," writes Zelensky.
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A few days ago, analysts from the ZDF agency suggested that Russia might be planning a rapid deployment of North Korean ground forces on Ukrainian territory. This concerns the detection of North Korean M-1989 Koksan artillery in late March heading toward Crimea.
This would be the first time North Korean troops arrive in Ukraine. Until now, Pyongyang's soldiers have fought on the territory of the Russian Federation.
