Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared on Monday footage claiming it showed two Chinese citizens captured while fighting for Russia.
In a post on X, Zelensky said the capture took place in Ukraine and that the Chinese people had "identification documents, bank cards, and personal data."
"We have information suggesting that there are many more Chinese citizens in the occupier's units than just these two. We are currently verifying all the facts—intelligence, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the relevant units of the Armed Forces are working on it," Zelensky added.
The Ukrainian president went on to say he instructed the country's foreign minister to "immediately contact Beijing and clarify how China intends to respond to this." Foreign minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed that China's chargé d'affaires has been summoned to discuss the matter. China has not officially commented on the matter.
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.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 8, 2025
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"Russia's involvement of China, along with other countries, whether directly or indirectly, in this war in Europe is a clear signal that Putin intends to do anything but end the war. He is looking for ways to continue fighting. This definitely requires a response. A response from the United States, Europe, and all those around the world who want peace," Zelensky added in another passage of his message.
CNN detailed that China has given Russia material support, including machinery, drone and turbojet engines and technology for cruise missiles, among others. However, it never said it was sending troops or citizens to fight for Moscow. Kyiv and Western countries have also claimed that North Korea has sent troops to fight for Russia. The two countries also signed a mutual defense agreement.
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