Two Chinese Soldiers Captured During Fighting In Ukraine's Donetsk Region: Zelenskyy

Last Updated:April 08, 2025, 18:26 IST

Zelenskyy said there were many more Chinese citizens fighting on the behalf of the Russian army and sought clarification from Beijing.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there were more Chinese citizens fighting for Russia. (Reuters)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his army has captured two Chinese citizens, who were fighting on behalf of the Russian Army in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. Identification documents, bank cards, and personal data were found in their possession, he said.

“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," Zelenskyy said in a statement on X.

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