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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv

China turning blind eye to its citizens fighting in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy at conference
Ukrainian officials released two dossiers naming dozens of Chinese men who were said to have signed up to fight for Russia. Photograph: Global Images Ukraine/Getty Images

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is aware of at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia and accused Beijing of turning a blind eye to their recruitment and allowing them to participate in the invasion of his country.

Officials released two dossiers naming, and in some cases picturing, Chinese men who were said to have signed up, though Ukraine did not suggest this meant Beijing was seeking to enter the war alongside Russia.

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