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Ukrainian armed forces arrest two Chinese in the Russian army
Zelensky reports that two Chinese citizens were captured in eastern Ukraine while fighting for the Russian army. Other Chinese citizens could be affected.
Ukrainian armed forces arrest two Chinese in the Russian army
Kyjiw, Ukraine - according to Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj, two Chinese citizens who fight in the Russian army were captured in the east of Ukraine. This announced Selenskyj on Tuesday.
Details for capture
Selenskyj explained that the Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region have secured the documents, bank cards and personal data of the two Chinese. He added: "We have information that there are many other Chinese citizens in the ranks of the occupier. We now want to uncover all the facts."
Reactions from Ukraine
The president announced that he has commissioned the Ukrainian Foreign Minister to contact Beijing immediately to find out how China will react to these developments. "Russia's involvement of China in this war in Europe, be it directly or indirectly, is a clear sign that Putin will do everything possible so as not to end the war. He is looking for paths to continue the fight," said Selenskyj.
International reactions and support
Selenskyj also appealed to the allies of Ukraine in the United States and Europe to protest against these developments. CNN asked the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to comment.
Uncertainties about the identity of the prisoners
It remains unclear whether the Chinese nationals are soldiers or volunteers who fight for Russia. According to reports, China has helped Russia to expand its defense industry while it continues to fight against Ukraine.
China's support for Russia
Last year bidding administration reported that China has delivered significant amounts of machine tools, drone and turbo jet engines as well as technologies for marching aircraft and microelectronics. These materials are used by Russia to produce weapons for weapons.
Strengthening military relationships between Russia and North Korea
In the meantime, Russia has significantly strengthened its military relations with North Korea last year. The two countries signed a mutual defense agreement, and Pyongyang sent his troops to support Moscow in the fight against Ukraine. In January, Ukrainian forces were caught in the Kursk region, two North Korean soldiers.
This is a developing story and is continuously updated.