More than 100 Chinese are fighting on the side of the Russian Federation, but have no connections with the official Beijing – the media

Photo of the captive citizen of China – SBU

More than one hundred citizens of China who are fighting on the side of Russia against Ukraine are mercenaries and, according to US intelligence, do not have a direct connection with the Chinese government.

Source: Reuters With reference to two American officials who are acquainted with American intelligence data, as well as a former Western intelligence representative

Details: The latter reported that about 200 Chinese mercenaries are fighting for Russia and have no connection with the Chinese government.

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However, he says, Chinese Military officers With the permission of Beijing, they are near the front line of Russia to « learn lessons and tactics from war. »

American officials who spoke on the conditions of anonymity said Chinese fighters seem to have minimal training and have no significant impact on Russia’s military operations.

Recall: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that « at least a few hundred China citizens are fighting in the Russian occupation forces. « 

Read also: Zelensky posted a video on social networks with interrogation of the first two Chinese prisoners who fought on the side of the Russian invaders.

Prehistory:

• April 8 Zelensky reportedthat the Ukrainian military in the Donetsk region captured two citizens of China who fought in the Russian army. Zelensky instructed the Foreign Minister to contact Beijing immediately and find out how China was going to respond to it.
• It is known that two citizens of the People’s Republic of China in Donetsk were captured by soldiers of 81 separate airmobile Slobozhany Brigade of the DShV and the 157th separate mechanized brigade.
• US State Department spokeswoman Temmy Bruce in connection with the released evidence of Chinese citizens’ participation in the war against Ukraine She stressed on the role of China in support of Russian aggression.
• April 9 President reported155 citizens of China are fighting in its territory, but there may be more.