Reuters: Chinese citizens fighting for Russia are mercenaries and not affiliated with the Chinese authorities
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Over 100 Chinese citizens are fighting in Ukraine on the side of Russia as mercenaries, and are likely not affiliated with the Chinese government. Ukrainian troops have already captured several Chinese in the Donbas.
More than 100 Chinese citizens fighting on the side of the Russian military against Ukraine are mercenaries. They are most likely not directly connected to the Chinese government. This is reported by Reuters, reports UNN.
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According to the news agency, the statement was made by two American officials familiar with American intelligence data, as well as a former Western intelligence official.
It is noted that the military from China has minimal training and does not have a tangible impact on the actions of the Russian army.
A former Western intelligence representative told Reuters that about 200 Chinese mercenaries are participating in the war on the side of Russia, with whom official Beijing has no connection. At the same time, according to him, the Chinese military received official permission from the Chinese government to be near the front in order to study experience and tactics.
Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the United States Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region, confirmed on Wednesday that Ukrainian forces had captured two people of Chinese origin in eastern Ukraine. This happened after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Kyiv has information about 155 Chinese citizens fighting on the side of
Let us remind you
On April 8, it was reported that Ukrainian soldiers captured two Chinese citizens in the Donetsk region who fought in the Russian army.
The US State Department stated concern about the captured Chinese who fought on the side of the Russian Federation. China supplies Russia with 80% of dual-use goods needed for the war.
At least 155 Chinese citizens are fighting against Ukraine on the side of Russia. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a conversation with journalists.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China called to "be fair and sober about the role of China, and not make irresponsible remarks," commenting on information about 155 Chinese citizens fighting on the side of Russia, which was stated by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian during a briefing on April 10.
The Security Service of Ukraine continues to clarify all the circumstances of the involvement of Chinese citizens in the Russian army. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that it is obvious that these are not isolated cases, but a systematic Russian work, in particular, on the territory and in the jurisdiction of China to recruit citizens of this state for the war.
