Ukrainian military captures two Chinese citizens in Donetsk region, Kyiv to wait for Beijing's reaction
The Armed Forces of Ukraine captured two Chinese citizens who fought in the enemy ranks on the territory of Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported.
"Our military captured two Chinese citizens who fought in the Russian army. This happened on the territory of Ukraine - in Donetsk region. There are documents of these prisoners, bank cards, personal data," Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram on Tuesday.
According to him, "we have information that there are significantly more Chinese citizens in the occupier's units than two" and the Ukrainian side will wait for an appropriate reaction from the Chinese side.
"We are now clarifying all the facts. Intelligence, the SBU, and relevant units of the Armed Forces are working. I have instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to immediately contact Beijing and find out how China is going to react to this," the head of the Ukrainian state wrote.
He reported that the prisoners are at the Security Service of Ukraine, and investigative and operational actions are ongoing.
"Russia's involvement, directly or indirectly, of China in this war in Europe is a clear signal that Putin is going to do anything, except end the war. He is looking for how to fight further. This definitely requires a reaction. The reaction of the United States, Europe, and everyone in the world who wants peace," Zelenskyy added.
