Our military captured two Chinese citizens who fought in the Russian army. This happened on the territory of Ukraine - in the Donetsk region. There are documents of these prisoners, bank cards, personal data.

We have information that there are significantly more Chinese citizens in the units of the occupier than two. We are currently clarifying all the facts. Intelligence, the SBU, and the relevant units of the Armed Forces are working.

I instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to immediately contact Beijing and find out how China is going to react to this.

Russia's involvement, directly or indirectly, in this war in Europe is a clear signal that Putin is going to do anything, except end the war. He is looking for a way to continue fighting. This definitely requires a reaction. A reaction from the United States, Europe, and everyone in the world who wants peace.

The captured Chinese citizens are in the Security Service of Ukraine.

Relevant investigative and operational actions are underway.

https://t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official/13812

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[–] huppakee@lemm.ee 10 points 4 months ago

Le Monde interviewed a Chinese citizen who went to fight in Russia: http://archive.today/2025.04.07-010713/https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/04/06/fen-a-chinese-mercenary-fighting-in-putin-s-war-in-ukraine_6739896_4.html