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Zelensky Warns of 155 Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia

4/11/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised alarms, asserting that over 155 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia, especially after two Chinese soldiers were captured. In response, China firmly denies these claims, emphasizing that its citizens are warned against joining conflicts. This revelation highlights a troubling trend of foreign recruitment in the ongoing war, stirring global unease.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised alarms, asserting that over 155 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia, especially after two Chinese soldiers were captured. In response, China firmly denies these claims, emphasizing that its citizens are warned against joining conflicts. This revelation highlights a troubling trend of foreign recruitment in the ongoing war, stirring global unease.