Two Chinese citizens have been captured during fighting in eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
According to foreign media, it is known that Ukrainian forces fought with six Chinese soldiers, two of whom were captured, he added.
He has ordered officials to get an explanation from Beijing, writes A2 CNN.
In a post on the Telegram messaging app, Zelenskyy said Ukraine has information that there are "much more" Chinese citizens among Russian forces.
Here is his full statement:
Our army captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting in the Russian army. This happened on the territory of Ukraine, in the Donetsk region. We have the documents of these prisoners, bank cards and personal data.
We have information that there are many more Chinese citizens in the occupier's units than just two. We are now uncovering all the facts. Intelligence, the Security Service and the relevant units of the Armed Forces are working on this.
I have instructed the Ukrainian Foreign Minister to immediately contact Beijing and find out how China will respond to this.
Russia's involvement of China in this war in Europe, directly or indirectly, is a clear signal that Putin will do anything but end the war. He is looking for ways to continue the war. This definitely requires a response. A response from the United States, Europe, and everyone in the world who wants peace.
The captured Chinese nationals are in the custody of the Security Service of Ukraine.
Relevant investigative and operational actions are ongoing. (A2 Televizion)
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