Two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia have been captured by Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy warning there are many more as conflicts between the countries continue.
“Our military captured two Chinese citizens who fought in the Russian army,” he claimed in a post on Telegram today.
“This happened on the territory of Ukraine - in the Donetsk region. There are documents of these prisoners, bank cards, personal data.”
Zelensky’s announcement comes after Ukraine made a second incursion into Russia, probing into the border region of Belgrood.
He said he had contacted Beijing for an explanation.
According to Zelelnsky, there were "significantly more Chinese citizens" among Russian units, and he and his team were still clarifying the facts.
“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,” he said.
Zelensky calls on Europe and the United States to act. As it stands, Ukraine firmly has the support of Europe, besides having agreed to a ceasefire proposed by Washington. However, Russia is still negotiating its terms for a truce.
This comes after one of the deadliest attacks so far this year with more than 70 wounded and 20 dead at Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine.
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