Beijing rejects 'absolutely groundless' claims more Chinese fighting in Ukraine

Beijing rejects as "absolutely groundless" claims by Kyiv that "many" Chinese citizens are fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine. Zelensky told reporters including AFP on 8 April that Ukrainian troops had captured the two Chinese citizens fighting with Russian forces in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. The Ukrainian president said there was evidence that "many more Chinese citizens" were fighting with Russian forces, which China, which presents itself as a neutral party in the conflict, rejects.