Zelenskyy says at least 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Russia also relies on mercenaries in the Ukraine war. Several Chinese fighters lament the inhumane conditions and make serious accusations.

"You're a man": Repke fished out a Chinese recruitment video in The Russian Army: EADaily

EADaily, April 12th, 2025. Since the beginning of the year, Russian propagandists have been publishing more and more videos showing Chinese citizens in full combat gear in cities in eastern Ukraine. This was stated by BILD military columnist Julian Repke.

On the most used social network in the People's Republic, several ads have been published, promising cash prizes and high salaries for anyone who decides to join the Kremlin's forces.

Chinese soldiers quietly creep into Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 150 Chinese citizens were fighting for Russia.

Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine are mercenaries: U.S. officials

More than one hundred Chinese citizens fighting for the Russian military against Ukraine are mercenaries who do not appear to have a direct link to China's government, two U.S. officials familiar with American intelligence and a former Western intelligence official said. Chinese military officers have, however, been in the theater…

Videos: 150+ Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine: Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on Wednesday that over 150 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine. Chinese officials have described the Ukrainian president’s allegations as “totally unfounded.” In a Wednesday post on X, formerly Twitter, Zelensky wrote, “As of now, we have precise data on over 150 Chinese citizens who were involved in the war against Ukraine by Russia. We know that the actual number is…