China reacted to information about 155 of its citizens on the side of the Russian Federation: called to "be fair" regarding the role of the PRC

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has called for "being fair and sober about China's role, and not making irresponsible remarks", commenting on information about 155 Chinese citizens fighting on the side of Russia, as stated by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian during a briefing on April 10, writes UNN.

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"Let me reiterate that China did not start the Ukrainian crisis and is not a party to it. We firmly support and actively strive for a peaceful resolution of the crisis. The Chinese government always asks Chinese citizens to stay away from conflict zones, avoid any form of participation in armed conflicts, and in particular, avoid participation in military operations on either side. We urge the relevant party to be fair and sober about China's role, and not to make irresponsible remarks," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said, commenting on information about the known personal data of 155 Chinese citizens fighting on the side of Russia during its invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian soldiers took prisoner two Chinese citizens in Donetsk region who fought in the Russian army. Currently, intelligence, the SBU, and relevant units of the Armed Forces are working with them. The President pointed out that "we have information that there are many more such Chinese citizens in the occupier's units than two".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the capture of two Chinese citizens in Donbas by the Defense Forces. According to him, they participated in the fighting on the side of Russia, which is an important signal for the United States.

Ukraine summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of China in Kyiv over the participation of Chinese in the war on the side of Russia. The Foreign Ministry stressed that this undermines trust in Beijing and casts doubt on their position on peace.

The State Department spokeswoman US indicated that Washington is aware that Ukraine has captured two Chinese citizens who fought on the side of Russia in Ukraine, calling it "disturbing."

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