Captured Chinese Fighters Expose Alleged Russian Recruitment Lies and Harsh Conditions
- Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo, captured Chinese fighters, said they were misled by Moscow to fight in Ukraine, stating, "All Russia fed us are lies."
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that intelligence shows at least 150 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia, claiming that they were misled by Moscow's recruitment tactics.
- Wang Guangjun mentioned he joined under the impression he would help injured soldiers, not fight, and urged fellow Chinese citizens not to join the war.
- A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called allegations of Chinese recruitment by Russia, including claims from Zelensky, "groundless.
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Chinese soldiers say Russia’s army is weaker than they expected
Ukrainian troops captured two Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia in Donetsk. Both captured men said that Russian forces misled them into joining and called their experience disillusioning. They expressed regret and said they hope to return to China in a future prisoner exchange. The captured fighters, Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo, said that they volunteered, denied having Chinese government ties and spoke at a press event organized by Ukraine…
Captured Chinese fighters in Ukraine speak out as Beijing dismisses 'political manipulation'
Speaking at a press conference held in Ukraine on Monday (April 14), the two men — Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo — offered different personal histories but shared a sense of disillusionment with Russia and regret over their involvement
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