Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia

Ukrainian President Folodimir Zellinski says at least 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in the war.

His comments come after two Chinese fighters were arrested earlier this week – on the occasion of the first official claim to Kev that China was providing Russia with the workforce.

Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Zelinski reiterated his claim that there are “many Chinese citizens” who are participating in the conflict, based on the information that his government gathered.

China has previously denied that many of its citizens are fighting for Russia, saying that the prosecution “has no basis in the facts.” Beijing has not yet responded to the latest number of Zelinski.

Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, Lynn Jian They were still “checking the relevant situation with Ukraine” and seemed to point out that Chinese soldiers were working in particular.

Lynn Jian said: “Let me confirm that the Chinese government is always asking Chinese citizens to stay away from the areas of armed conflict, and avoid any form of participation in armed conflict, especially avoiding participation in the military operations of any party,” said Lin Jian.

He also urged Ukraine to “see China’s effort properly and the constructive role of the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.”

Hours later, Zelinski doubled his allegations, saying “the Chinese issue is dangerous.”

“There are 155 people who have names, with passport data – 155 Chinese citizens fighting against Ukrainians on Ukraine’s lands,” said 155 people who fight Ukrainians on Ukraine. Insulin notes.

He added that Russia was recruiting Chinese citizens on social media, and that “the official of Beijing knows about this.”

According to Zelensky, alleged recruits receive training in Moscow before sending it to the battlefield in Ukraine, as well as immigration and payment documents.

Earlier this week, he said that his forces had fought six Chinese soldiers in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine and took two prisoners. Russia refused to comment on this revelation.

“Russia’s involvement in China, along with other countries, whether directly or indirectly, in this war in Europe is a clear indication that Putin intends to do anything but end the war.”

The United States has called “annoying” reports.

In the past, Ukraine asked China’s neutral position. Formerly alleged Zellinski Beijing provides “elements that form part of Russia’s weapons” and called on the country to maintain a “fixed” position.

The United States accused China of helping Russia to make more ammunition, armored vehicles and missiles. It has also been examined to allow dual use technology that can be used commercially and military – such as computer chips and drones – to be exported to Russia.

While Beijing and Moscow are political and economic allies, China has tried to present itself as a neutral party in the conflict and has repeatedly denied providing Russia with military equipment.

She defends her trade with Moscow by saying that she does not sell deadly weapons and “works wisely with the export of double elements in accordance with laws and regulations.”

The allegations related to Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia follow the arrest of Ukraine North Korean soldiers are injured In Russia Kursk Oblast.