Dennis Gaviola

Article (news)

Agence France-Presse

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that hundreds of Chinese nationals were fighting at the Ukraine frontline alongside Russia, after accusing Moscow of dragging Beijing into its invasion.</p><p>&quot;As of now, we have information that at least several hundred Chinese nationals are fighting as part of Russia&#x27;s occupation forces,&quot; Zelensky told a gathering of military chiefs from allied countries in Brussels.</p><p>&quot;This means Russia is clearly trying to prolong the war -- even by using Chinese lives,&quot; he added.</p><p>Kyiv said this week that its forces had captured two Chinese nationals in the eastern Donetsk region fighting for Moscow, prompting allegations from Zelensky that Russia was implicating Beijing in the invasion.</p><p>The Kremlin denied the claim, while Beijing warned parties to the conflict against making &quot;irresponsible remarks&quot;.</p><p>Zelensky also issued a plea for more air defence systems, speaking via video from his hometown of Kryvyi Rig where a Russian ballistic missile last week killed 19 people, including nine children.</p><p>&quot;You know that Ukraine has a shortage of air defence systems. You know that Patriot systems can effectively protect against ballistic threats,&quot; he said.</p><p>&quot;I ask you to focus first of all on air defence for Ukraine. We truly need it. Ten Patriot systems -– the free world has them,&quot; he added.</p><p>The Ukrainian leader also called out Russia for having refused a complete ceasefire proposed by the United States with Ukrainian approval one month ago.</p><p>And he called on allies to make progress on creating a contingent of forces that could act as a deterrent against future Russian attacks after a halt to the fighting.</p><p>&quot;We need to define clear details regarding the size, structure, deployment, logistics, sustainment, and the equipment and weapons of this security contingent in Ukraine,&quot; Zelensky said.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UFBSKfQvyzQ??si=15eMrqjySlR1oM27&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that hundreds of Chinese nationals were fighting at the Ukraine frontline alongside Russia, after accusing Moscow of dragging Beijing into its invasion.</p>

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that hundreds of Chinese nationals were fighting at the Ukraine frontline alongside Russia, after accusing Moscow of dragging Beijing into its invasion.

'Several hundred' Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine: Zelensky

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

World

'Several hundred' Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine: Zelensky

Agence France-Presse

Published April 12, 2025 01:35 AM PHT

Read More:

ABSnews

Ukraine

Russia

China

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.