Tue Apr 08 13:19:13 UTC 2025: ## Ukraine Captures Two Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia
**KYIV, Ukraine (April 8, 2025)** – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Tuesday the capture of two Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. This development threatens the delicate peace process in the ongoing three-year conflict.
Zelenskyy, posting a video of one of the captives on X, stated that Ukrainian intelligence suggests the presence of numerous additional Chinese citizens within Russian units. He has reportedly demanded a response from Beijing regarding this matter. While the Chinese Foreign Ministry has yet to comment, Zelenskyy did not explicitly state whether the captured men were acting under Beijing’s orders.
The President framed the incident as evidence of Russia’s escalating efforts to prolong the war, citing the involvement of Chinese and other international forces, either directly or indirectly. He asserted that this signifies Putin’s unwillingness to seek a resolution. Zelenskyy confirmed that the captured individuals possessed identification documents, and Ukrainian authorities are currently verifying all details. The revelation comes as a potential significant escalation of tensions, given China’s close ties with Russia.
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