Cliff Notes
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the capture of two Chinese soldiers amid ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine, indicating knowledge of more Chinese nationals involved.
- Zelenskyy expressed concern over China’s involvement alongside Russia, urging a response from the US and emphasising the threat posed by prolonged conflict.
Two Chinese soldiers captured during fighting in eastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy says | World News
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says two Chinese soldiers have been captured while fighting in eastern Ukraine.
He said his forces had fought six Chinese soldiers and two of them had been taken prisoner. He added that he had ordered officials to obtain an explanation from Beijing.
“We have information that there are many more Chinese citizens in the occupier’s units than just two. We are now finding out all the facts,” he added.
China is an ally of Russia and has been accused of helping its war in Ukraine, though Beijing has repeatedly denied allegations that it has supplied Kremlin forces with weapons.
“Russia’s involvement of China in this war in Europe, directly or indirectly, is a clear signal that Putin is going to do anything but end the war,” Mr Zelenskyy said. “He is looking for ways to continue the war.”
Mr Zelenskyy described China as having joined Russia’s war against Ukraine and said he expected the US to react.
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