Shocking Update! Zelenskyy Confirms Capture of Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dropped a bombshell on April 8, announcing that his forces captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in the Donetsk region. The revelation, shared via X with video evidence of a bound detainee speaking Mandarin, has intensified scrutiny on China’s role in the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy claimed the captives, nabbed during clashes near Tarasivka and Bilohorivka, carried IDs and bank cards, hinting at a larger Chinese presence in Russian ranks. “We have information suggesting many more Chinese citizens are involved,” he said, stopping short of accusing Beijing directly. The announcement follows reports of Russia leaning on foreign support—think Iranian drones and North Korean missiles—as its invasion drags into year three.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga summoned China’s chargé d'affaires, blasting Beijing’s “peaceful” stance as hollow. China dismissed the claims as “groundless,” but Zelenskyy, speaking alongside Belgium’s PM Bart De Wever, called it a sign of Russia’s desperation. “Putin won’t stop,” he warned, urging a stronger U.S. response in peace talks.

The U.S. State Department labeled the news “disturbing,” pointing to China’s tech aid to Russia as proof of complicity. Analysts speculate the fighters—part of a six-man unit—could be mercenaries or recruits, though their motives remain murky. Kyiv sees a dual win: a battlefield coup and diplomatic ammo to rally Western allies.

With Russia clawing back territory, the captures spotlight Moscow’s reliance on outsiders. For China, the optics are grim—its citizens in Russian gear could shred its neutral image, pulling Beijing deeper into a conflict it’s dodged. The world watches as tensions spike anew.