Ukraine Claims 150 Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims that over 150 Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, with intelligence supposedly confirming their identities and recruitment through social media. This comes after Ukraine captured two Chinese men fighting for Russia, marking the first time such a claim has been made. Zelenskyy suggests that Beijing is aware of these recruitments, though he stops short of accusing the Chinese government of direct involvement. China has dismissed these allegations as 'groundless' and maintains that it instructs its citizens to avoid conflict zones. The situation has raised tensions, with Ukraine seeking to exchange the captured Chinese nationals for Ukrainian POWs. Beijing's foreign ministry insists on its neutrality in the conflict, emphasizing its role in seeking a peaceful resolution.