Captured Chinese Individuals Allegedly Supporting Russia Found in Eastern Ukraine, According to Zelensky
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Got a couple of Chinese individuals, lad, right in the thick of the action with the Russians in eastern Ukraine. That's the word from Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, way back on Tuesday.
He mentioned these Chinese chaps had handed over their paperwork, bank cards, and personal data to the Ukrainian forces. Zelensky hinted that there might be more Chinese individuals serving in the enemy's ranks than just these two lads. He added that they're investigating the full extent of this situation.
He threw up a message on Telegram, "We've got the lowdown on more than a couple of Chinese citizens slammed in the occupier's units. We're diving deep to find out all the juicy details here." He also sent the Ukraine Foreign Affairs Minister to engage with Beijing, asking 'em what their response is gonna be.
Zelensky dropped a few more words, "Russia nudging China into this mess in Europe, straight up or sideways, is a bloody clear sign Putin ain't looking to calling it quits. He's searching for new ways to prolong this bloody war."
Now here's a sketchy tale. As of early April 2025, around 163 Chinese citizens had been identified as serving in the Russian army, with 155 of them engaging against Ukrainian forces, according to Ukrainian intelligence and President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Two Chinese nationals, Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo, were snatched by Ukrainian forces in Donetsk Oblast. These lads claimed they were poached through Chinese social networks with the lure of Russian citizenship.
China jumped in, stating they're looking into these claims and reiterated that Chinese citizens are forbidden from jumping into foreign armed conflicts. Despite that, China's stayed neutral in this shadow boxin' match, while still supplyin' dual-use goods crucial for Russian weapons manufacture.
The U.S. State Department branded this as "disturbing" and is stayin' a close watch on the whole shebang.
- Although China has claimed its citizens are forbidden from participating in foreign armed conflicts, it has continued to supply dual-use goods necessary for Russian weapons manufacturing, a situation that President Zelensky is investigating in Ukraine.
- As the world watches the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, it has been reported that around 163 Chinese citizens have been identified as serving in the Russian army, with two of them, Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo, captured by Ukrainian forces in Donetsk Oblast.
- In the midst of the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised concerns about the potential involvement of Chinese individuals, stating that more than a couple of Chinese citizens are serving in the Russian army, and he has requested the Chinese government's response on the matter.
