Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of involving China in the Ukraine war, calling it “the second biggest mistake” made by President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky stated, “This is the second mistake for Russia. The first was North Korea,” referring to how Russia brings other countries into conflict.
Zelensky also claimed that he has proof that Russian forces are recruiting Chinese citizens to fight. He mentioned having details on more than 150 Chinese nationals deployed at the front lines. Recently, Ukraine’s army captured two Chinese soldiers in the eastern Donetsk region.
To support his claims, Zelensky shared a video showing one of the captured Chinese soldiers in military clothes, making combat sounds, and speaking a few words in Mandarin. Ukrainian officials found Chinese ID cards and contracts for military service with them.
China quickly rejected Zelensky’s claims, saying they do not have many citizens involved in the war. A spokesman for China’s foreign ministry warned Chinese nationals to stay away from conflict zones, calling Zelensky’s accusations “absolutely groundless.” He reminded everyone that the Chinese government advises its citizens to avoid any involvement in armed conflicts.
Zelensky also accused North Korea of sending over 10,000 soldiers to help Russia last year after Ukraine launched an attack on the western Kursk region.
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