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In Kyiv, two Chinese citizens captured by the Ukrainian military in Donbas while fighting on the side of Russia spoke at a press conference calling on their compatriots not to repeat their mistake.
They said this during a briefing in Ukrinform.
The detained Chinese, 26-year-old Zhang Zhenbo and 33-year-old Wang Guangjun, were presented to journalists in Kyiv. They admitted that they had joined the war through ads on Chinese apps such as Kuaishou and Douyin(analogous to TikTok), through which they joined the Russian army.
“I hope China will arrange my exchange and bring me home,” Zhang said.
“Do not participate in this war,” Wang added, addressing his fellow citizens.
Ukraine has confirmed that it has detained two Chinese citizens in the area of hostilities in Donetsk region, where they served in Russian army units.
At the same time, China has stated the need to avoid “political manipulation” and continues to check the circumstances of the case.
The day before, President Zelenskyy said that according to intelligence , at least 155 Chinese citizens are servingin the Russian armed forces. Beijing called these statements “irresponsible”.
