China Denies Recruitment of Citizens by Russia Amid Ukrainian Allegations
Ukraine alleges over 150 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia, while China says it opposes involvement of its nationals in conflict.
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But the fact that recruitment posts are online – and have remained there for up to several months despite being shared hundreds of thousands of times – suggests that at best there has not been a concerted effort by authorities to address them.
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Despite Beijing’s denials, Russia is actively recruiting Chinese citizens to fight alongside its forces in the Ukraine war with over 150 such mercenaries already active in the battle with Beijing’s knowledge, Zelenskyy said on Wednesday.
China calls Zelenkyy's remarks on Chinese fighters in Ukraine 'irresponsible'
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Such an offensive would raise questions about the seriousness with which the Kremlin is taking the Trump administration's efforts to broker peace between Moscow and Kyiv and serve to undermine the sincerity of sending Putin-ally Kirill Dmitriev to Washington this month for diplomatic talks.
More than 150 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
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Summary
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims that more than 150 Chinese nationals are actively fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine. He suggests coordinated recruitment via Chinese social media, asserting China’s awareness of the situation. This prompts a strong denial from Beijing, labeling the accusations as ‘irresponsible’. Chinese officials emphasize the government's stance against involvement in armed conflicts, highlighting a growing geopolitical complexity as foreign fighters are increasingly involved in the war. The narrative raises questions about China's potential complicity in the conflict, as both Russia and China maintain a close strategic partnership.
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China denies accusations from Ukraine's President Zelenskyy regarding the recruitment of Chinese fighters by Russia, referring to them as 'irresponsible'.
Beijing maintains its position as a neutral party, urging its citizens to avoid involvement in armed conflict while acknowledging a close partnership with Russia.
Zelenskyy claims that over 150 Chinese nationals are actively fighting for Russia, suggesting that China has knowledge of this recruitment through social media.
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