Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 8, 2025, that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces. He added that Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from Ukraine’s allies. A senior Ukrainian official said the prisoners were probably Chinese citizens who had been enticed into signing a contract with the Russian army, rather than troops sent by Beijing.