US Edition‘We Will Respond’: Zelensky Says Pakistani, Chinese Mercenaries Are Fighting for Russia Amid Trump's Tariff Threat
- On August 4, 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that forces in northeastern Ukraine are engaged in combat against mercenaries recruited by Russia from countries including China, Pakistan, and several African nations.
- After visiting front-line soldiers near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, Zelensky reiterated his earlier claims that Russia is enlisting mercenaries, including fighters from China, to support its military campaign.
- According to reports from the frontlines, mercenaries from several nations, including those in Central Asia, parts of Africa, and China, are believed to be aiding Russian forces, while diplomatic missions in Kyiv and Moscow had yet to issue official statements at the time of reporting.
- Zelensky reported that he consulted with military leaders regarding conditions at the front lines, including the defense efforts around Vovchansk, and discussed how the combat activities were progressing. He also promised to take action in response to the presence of foreign mercenaries.
- The presence of foreign mercenaries suggests Russia continues recruiting beyond its borders, while Ukraine persists in heavy fighting in northeastern regions, highlighting ongoing international dimensions of the conflict.
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