Zelenskyy Announces Capture of Chinese Fighters With Russian Links

April 8, 2025, 10:21 am

Ukrainian officials, led by President Zelenskyy, announced the capture of two Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces in eastern Donetsk. The development, highlighted by multiple sources, underscores evidence of additional foreign combatants involved in the ongoing conflict. The revelations have prompted international attention to the extent of external involvement in the war and raised questions about broader security implications.

nationalpost.com / Ukraine captured 2 Chinese men fighting with Russian forces, Zelenskyy says

It was unclear whether the Chinese had joined the fight on their own initiative and enlisted in the Russian military, or if China supplied the soldiers to Russia

globalnews.ca / U.S. calls reports Chinese men fighting for Russia in Ukraine ‘disturbing’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces had captured two Chinese men fighting for Russia in eastern Ukraine, which the U.S. didn't confirm.

torontosun.com / Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting for Russia

Ukraine captured two Chinese fighters with Russian forces in eastern Donetsk, according to President Zelenskyy, who added that more Chinese combatants are involved in the ongoing war.

winnipegfreepress.com / Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting for Russia

citynews.ca / Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia

Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese fighters fighting with Russian troops in Donetsk, with evidence suggesting more are present. President Zelenskyy announced the development, while China has not commented and isn't known to provide weapons to Russia.

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