Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Published on: 09/04/2025 | 00:00:00
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on X, saying two Chinese citizens were captured by the Ukrainian military in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. He said that the capture of Chinese soldiers raised questions about Beijing’s commitment to peace. China has long insisted that it is a neutral party in the war. Russia’s involvement in this war in Europe is a clear signal that Putin intends to do anything but end the war. Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha said this casts a shadow of doubt on China’s formal position advocating for peace. China has denied Zelenskyy’s claims that several Chinese nationals are fighting in Ukraine. Mercenaries from multiple countries have arrived in Russia as tourists and joined the army in fighting against Ukraine. Many foreign mercenaries have also fought on Ukraine’s side against Russia in the war. But many foreign nationals have claimed over the past three years that they were duped into joining the Russian or Ukrainian militaries. China officially claims neutral stance on the Ukraine war. Beijing says it does not provide Russia or Ukraine with lethal assistance. China is a close political and economic ally of Russia and has continued to purchase discounted Russian oil. In October 2024, Chinese exports to Russia grew by 12.7 percent compared with the previous year, Chinese customs data showed. China has also backed Russia in United Nations resolutions on the war. In February 2023, China voted against a UNGA resolution suspending Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
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