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Zelenskyy Alarms World: Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia

4/8/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the capture of two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces in Donetsk, sparking alarm over China's stance in the ongoing conflict. He asserted that numerous other Chinese nationals may be involved and called on Beijing for clarification, intensifying scrutiny of China's neutrality in this critical situation.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the capture of two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces in Donetsk, sparking alarm over China's stance in the ongoing conflict. He asserted that numerous other Chinese nationals may be involved and called on Beijing for clarification, intensifying scrutiny of China's neutrality in this critical situation.