Zelenskyy accuses Russia of systematically recruiting Chinese fighters

Ukrainian intelligence says at least 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Moscow

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a news conference with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, not pictured, in Kyiv on April 1. © Reuters

KYIV (Reuters) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Thursday of working systematically in China to recruit fighters for its war in Ukraine, days after announcing Ukrainian forces had captured two Chinese men fighting for Moscow.

China had warned Ukraine on Thursday against making "irresponsible" remarks after Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intelligence had revealed at least 155 Chinese citizens were fighting for Russia.

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