Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence had identified 155 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine. The claim follows the recent capture of two Chinese citizens in eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces continue to advance.
Zelenskyy told reporters that China was aware of the recruitment of its citizens via Russian social media and that Ukraine's security services had compiled detailed data, including names, passport numbers, and assigned Russian military units.
He called the deployment of Chinese nationals a “serious issue” and said Ukraine was prepared to exchange the two captured individuals for detained Ukrainian servicemen.
“We believe there are many more,” Zelenskyy said, calling on the United States to pressure Russia over the matter.
China's Foreign Ministry swiftly denied the accusations, calling Zelenskyy’s remarks “groundless.” Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that Beijing instructs its citizens to stay out of conflict zones and reiterated China’s stance as a neutral party seeking a political resolution.
The revelation comes after earlier reports from Ukraine and Western intelligence suggesting that over 11,000 North Korean troops had been sent to Russia’s western Kursk region.
Zelenskyy criticised what he called a lack of strong American response to Russia’s foreign recruitment and said U.S. President Donald Trump appeared “annoyed” by Moscow’s failure to follow through on promises, including the rejection of a ceasefire proposal.
Meanwhile, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Admiral Samuel Paparo confirmed to Congress that Chinese nationals had been captured and warned that Russian success in Europe could embolden China’s own ambitions.
Zelenskyy also noted an upcoming U.S.-Ukraine meeting on rare earths and minerals, aimed at forming a mutually beneficial agreement to support Ukraine’s modernization efforts.
Talks in Paris between U.S. officials and European leaders have kickstarted a new diplomatic format aimed at shaping Ukraine's post-war future, with the involvement of Europe’s three most powerful countries.
A gunman opened fire at Florida State University on Thursday, killing two people and injuring four others before being shot by police. The attacker, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, is the son of a Leon County deputy sheriff.
A federal grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a top UnitedHealth executive in New York last year, paving the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that Russia has reduced strikes on energy facilities but redirected attacks toward civilian infrastructure, undermining a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Hamas has rejected Israel’s latest offer of a temporary truce in Gaza, instead demanding a comprehensive agreement that would end the war and include a full prisoner exchange.
Talks in Paris between U.S. officials and European leaders have kickstarted a new diplomatic format aimed at shaping Ukraine's post-war future, with the involvement of Europe’s three most powerful countries.
A gunman opened fire at Florida State University on Thursday, killing two people and injuring four others before being shot by police. The attacker, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, is the son of a Leon County deputy sheriff.
A federal grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a top UnitedHealth executive in New York last year, paving the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that Russia has reduced strikes on energy facilities but redirected attacks toward civilian infrastructure, undermining a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Hamas has rejected Israel’s latest offer of a temporary truce in Gaza, instead demanding a comprehensive agreement that would end the war and include a full prisoner exchange.
The Russian ruble has emerged as the top-performing currency globally in 2025, registering an impressive 38% appreciation against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A small plane crashed near Kopake, New York, on April 13, killing at 6 people. The Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft, carrying six people, went down under unclear circumstances. This marks the second aviation accident in New York in a week, raising safety concerns.
Several regions in Ukraine faced heightened alert on Palm Sunday, as reports of explosions and missile threats drew public attention and official responses.
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A tourist helicopter crashed into New York City's Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six people on board, including a Spanish family with three children and the pilot.
Talks in Paris between U.S. officials and European leaders have kickstarted a new diplomatic format aimed at shaping Ukraine's post-war future, with the involvement of Europe’s three most powerful countries.
A gunman opened fire at Florida State University on Thursday, killing two people and injuring four others before being shot by police. The attacker, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, is the son of a Leon County deputy sheriff.
A federal grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a top UnitedHealth executive in New York last year, paving the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that Russia has reduced strikes on energy facilities but redirected attacks toward civilian infrastructure, undermining a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google illegally built monopoly power in its online advertising business, siding with the Department of Justice in a landmark antitrust case that could force the tech giant to break up parts of its empire.
Talks in Paris between U.S. officials and European leaders have kickstarted a new diplomatic format aimed at shaping Ukraine's post-war future, with the involvement of Europe’s three most powerful countries.
A gunman opened fire at Florida State University on Thursday, killing two people and injuring four others before being shot by police. The attacker, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, is the son of a Leon County deputy sheriff.
A federal grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a top UnitedHealth executive in New York last year, paving the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that Russia has reduced strikes on energy facilities but redirected attacks toward civilian infrastructure, undermining a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Hamas has rejected Israel’s latest offer of a temporary truce in Gaza, instead demanding a comprehensive agreement that would end the war and include a full prisoner exchange.
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