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Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Recruiting Over 150 Chinese Nationals for Ukraine War

Ukraine claims evidence of systematic recruitment efforts targeting Chinese citizens, with two captured fighters and detailed intelligence fueling diplomatic tensions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed to have evidence that dozens of its citizens were being recruited by Moscow's army to fight.
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy , center right, and Belgium's Prime Minister Bart de Wever, center left, attend a flower laying ceremony at the Memory Wall of Fallen Defenders of Ukraine in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)
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Overview

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleges that 155 Chinese nationals are actively fighting for Russia, supported by names, passport details, and intelligence reports.
  • Two Chinese nationals were captured by Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk region, with one reportedly paying to join the Russian military for a chance at citizenship.
  • Zelenskyy accuses Russia of recruiting Chinese fighters through social media platforms like TikTok, with recruits undergoing training in Russia before deployment.
  • China denies any state involvement, reiterating that it advises citizens to avoid conflict zones, and describes Ukraine's claims as 'irresponsible' and 'groundless.'
  • The allegations have heightened diplomatic scrutiny, with Zelenskyy urging international responses and highlighting potential risks of prolonged conflict.