We simply see, on the basis of the data available to us, that China (...) knew about sending Chinese citizens to Ukraine. We do not claim that individual has given the order; we do not have specified information said the president of Ukraine.
On Tuesday, Zelenski announced that the Ukrainian army had taken 2 Chinese citizens into captivity who were fighting on Russia's side in the Donetsk Oblast. As he pointed out, the question of the participation of citizens of the mediate State in the conflict is serious. Ukraine is to have detailed information on these 155 persons, specified as passport data, origin, age and place of service. He besides added that in his opinion the number of Chinese fighting on the Russian side is much higher than previously expected.
According to Kiev, the Russians are to distribute recruitment ads via Chinese social media. After recruiting, recruits supposedly come to Moscow, where they undergo 3-4 day medical examinations and then undergo 1-2 period training at military centers.
They're fighting in Ukraine. They get migration cards, as well as the Mir payment strategy card for which they receive the appropriate money – emphasised Zelenski.
China responds
A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Diplomacy Lin Jian referred to Ukraine's allegations.
The Chinese government has always required its citizens to stay distant from the area of armed conflict in Ukraine, avoid engaging in any form, and in peculiar refrain from participating in military operations of either party. China did not send troops to participate in the conflict in Ukraine He said.
US concerned
In fresh years, tensions between the US and China have deepened. Recently, the expanding import duties between these countries have affected global financial markets. Zelenski reported that U.S. officials were amazed to learn of the presence of Chinese mercenaries fighting in Ukraine.
The U.S. State Department expressed concern about information about the arrest of 2 Chinese soldiers in Ukraine. The spokesperson for the Department, Tammy Bruce, stressed that China plays an crucial function in supporting Russia in the ongoing war.
It is worrying that Chinese soldiers have been captured... China is the main origin enabling Russia to wage war in Ukraine. China delivers nearly 80% of dual-use goods that Russia needs to keep the war said Tammy Bruce during the press briefing.
