Russia is systematically recruiting citizens of China for war against Ukraine, - Zelensky.

The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting procedural actions with Chinese citizens who were recently captured in Donetsk. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on social media on April 10.

We continue to clarify all circumstances of the involvement of Chinese citizens in the Russian occupation contingent

Zelensky noted that the Ukrainian special services are also studying information about the involvement of other Chinese citizens in combat actions against Ukraine on the side of Russia.

It is evident that these are not isolated cases, but a systemic Russian operation, in particular on the territory and jurisdiction of China regarding the recruitment of citizens of that state for war

The president emphasized the need to take all measures to deprive Russia of the ability to 'drag out and escalate the war' at the expense of foreign fighters.

Analysis of the news

The Ukrainian Security Service is conducting procedural actions with Chinese citizens who were detained in Donetsk. President Zelensky pointed out that this is evidence of a systematic Russian operation and the recruitment of Chinese citizens to participate in the war on the side of Russia. This indicates a serious threat and the need to take measures to prevent further prolongation and escalation of the conflict.