Ukraine takes two Chinese citizens in the Russian military

Ukraine takes two Chinese citizens in the Russian military

Kiev, Ukraine - two Chinese citizens who fight in the Russian army were captured in the east Ukraina's Selenskyj on Tuesday with.

Details of capture

Selenskyj reported that the Ukrainian armed forces in Donbass ensured personal documents, bank cards and data from the two Chinese citizens.

Explanation of the President

"We have information that there are far more Chinese citizens in the units of the occupier than just two. We are now investigating all the facts," said Selenskyj in a contribution to Telegram. "I have instructed the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to immediately contact Beijing and clarify how China will react to this situation."

response to Russian actions

Selenskyj added: "Russia's integration of China in this war in Europe, directly or indirectly, is a clear signal that Putin will do everything possible so as not to end the war. He is looking for ways to continue the fight." The Ukrainian President also asked the allies in the United States and Europe to protest against these developments.

ambiguities of the Chinese citizens

It is unclear whether the prisoners are Chinese soldiers or volunteers. CNN asked the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to comment.

China's support for Russia

China's support for Russia has increased significantly in recent years. According to high-ranking officials from the bid administration, China has helped Russia to expand its defense industry while the country continues its war against Ukraine. This includes considerable amounts of machine tools, drone and turbo jet engines as well as technologies for cruise Missiles, microelectronics and nitro cellulose that uses Russia to produce weapons for weapons.

Russia's relationships with North Korea

In addition, Russia has significantly strengthened its military relationship with North Korea last year. The two countries signed a mutual defense agreement, and Pyongyang sent troops to fight for Moscow in the Ukraine War. In January, Ukrainian armed forces in the Kursk region captured two North Korean soldiers.

This story continues to develop and is updated.