Ukraine captures Chinese nationals fighting for Russia
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President Zelensky says two soldiers were captured while fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting for the Russian army in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

The Ukrainian president said intelligence suggested the number of Chinese soldiers in Russia’s army is “much higher than two”.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Chinese troops fighting on Ukrainian territory “puts into question China’s declared stance for peace” and added that their envoy in Kyiv has been summoned for an explanation.

It marks the first official allegation that China is supplying Russia with manpower for its war in Ukraine. There has been no immediate response to the claims from Moscow or Beijing.

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  • federal reverse@feddit.orgMEnglish
    71·
    13 days ago

    We might be needing China more than ever, too, so I think it’s a mistake to antagonise them without a cause.

    Countless Western politicians went to China and told leadership that human rights are important, minorities not eradicated, etc. Chinese leadership doesn’t really care, as long as Europe/the US remain places where Chinese exports can go.

    While we do need China, it would be a massive mistake to blindly trust that Chinese products won’t betray us in the end. They are bound to eventually use the industrial monopolies they are building up against e.g. EU interests.

    • Mike@lemm.eeEnglish
      4·
      13 days ago

      I agree with you, and I’m not arguing to trust them blindly. What I am against is accusing them without evidence, which is what is happening here.

      I am arguing for Trust, but Verify. China is useful right now as we slowly veer away from US services.