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Zelenskyy Claims Hundreds of Chinese Mercenaries Fight for Russia

4/15/2025

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Zelenskyy Exposes Mercenaries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserts that hundreds of Chinese nationals, including at least 155 confirmed, are fighting for Russia in Ukraine as mercenaries. These recruits, reportedly found through social media, lack military training. In response, China denies any involvement and advises its citizens to steer clear of conflict zones, while U.S. officials emphasize no direct links to Beijing.

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Chinese Nationals Regret Recruitment

Two Chinese nationals, Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo, captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, shared their harrowing experience of being lured by Russian recruiters on TikTok. Filled with regret, they urged others to think twice before joining the conflict, longing to return home to China and clarifying that their recruitment was not sanctioned by their government.

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Zelenskyy Exposes Mercenaries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserts that hundreds of Chinese nationals, including at least 155 confirmed, are fighting for Russia in Ukraine as mercenaries. These recruits, reportedly found through social media, lack military training. In response, China denies any involvement and advises its citizens to steer clear of conflict zones, while U.S. officials emphasize no direct links to Beijing.

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