Chinese mercenaries in the Russian army. Beijing cynically reacted to Zelensky's statement
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Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:04:00 +0300
China has renounced its citizens fighting on the side of RussiaThus, China reacted to the words of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that 155 Chinese citizens are fighting against Ukraine on its territory, but there may be much more.The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they know nothing about more than 155 Chinese citizens who, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, are fighting on the side of the Russian army against Ukraine.This was stated at a briefing by Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry.Commenting on the journalists question about the presence of so many Chinese citizens in the war in Ukraine, he said that he has nothing to share with me.The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman also emphasized that Beijings position on the Russian Federations war against Ukraine is objective and fair, and stressed that his country is neither the creator of the Ukrainian crisis nor an interested party.
Let me emphasize that Chinas position on the Ukrainian crisis is objective and fair.
We are committed to promoting a ceasefire and peace talks.
This is very clear to the international community.
According to him, the Chinese government has always urged its citizens to stay as far away from armed conflict zones as possible and avoid participating in them in any form.In particular, refrain from participating in military actions on any side.
We advise interested parties to correctly and soberly understand Chinas role, and not to publish irresponsible comments.On April 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a meeting with journalists that at least 155 Chinese citizens are fighting in the Russian army, information about which is known to Ukrainian special services.
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