UKRAINE captured two Chinese soldiers fighting alongside the Russians, President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.

Zelensky said that Kyiv found six Chinese nationals fighting in the Donetsk region of Ukraine and took two of them prisoners.

Zelensky claimed that Ukraine has information about more Chinese citizens fighting with the Russian troops and said he demanded an official response from Beijing.

He added: “Our military captured two Chinese citizens who fought in the Russian army. This happened on the territory of Ukraine – in the Donetsk region.

“There are documents of these prisoners, bank cards, personal data.

“We have information that there are significantly more such Chinese citizens in the units of the occupier than two.

“We are now clarifying all the facts. Intelligence, the SBU, and the relevant units of the Armed Forces are working.

“The captured Chinese citizens are being held by the Security Service of Ukraine.

“Relevant investigative and operational actions are ongoing.”

Zelensky said that China’s involvement in the war is a “clear signal” that Putin wants to drag the war.

He urged the West to react.

The president added: “Russia’s involvement, directly or indirectly, of China in this war in Europe is a clear signal that Putin is going to do anything but end the war.

“He is looking for a way to continue the war. This definitely requires a reaction. A reaction from the United States, Europe, and everyone in the world who wants peace.”

China is one of the biggest allies of Russia and has been accused of helping Vladimir Putin with weapons.

However, Beijing has repeatedly denied the allegations that it has helped the Kremlin fight against the Ukrainians.

If Zelensky’s claims are true, a direct intervention from Chinese troops could result in a major war escalation.

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