Times reported that one of Chinese fighting for Russia voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian forces
A Chinese soldier who signed a contract with the Russian army came to the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donetsk region at night and surrendered himself.
This was reported by The Times with reference to a military source, Censor.NET reports.
According to the military source, at least one of the Chinese prisoners complained that the Russian military mistreated him in his trench.
"He came to our positions at night and surrendered. The Russians beat him and didn't even let him eat," the source said.
After he was fed, the Chinese prisoner began discussing political topics, the source added.
The Times journalists reviewed the documents found on the Chinese citizens during the search and said that the 33-year-old resident of Henan Province had signed a one-year contract with the Russian army.
He arrived at the Russian Sheremetyevo airport on February 8. A few days later, on February 17, he registered for military service to obtain a tax code and social security number.
It is not known when he signed the contract with the Russian army, but his visa was issued for 16 days.
Many Chinese soldiers recruited by Russia for the war against Ukraine record their travels on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.
"The Russians do not perceive us as people. We fight like a suicide squad, and they don't care if we die or get hurt," said one of the mercenaries, named Zhou Ziqiang, adding that they are paid about $2,500 a month.
Chinese nationals captured by the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Earlier, it was reported that Ukrainian defenders captured two Chinese nationals in the Donetsk region. They fought as part of the Russian army.
According to the president, the Ukrainian Armed Forces engaged in a battle with six Chinese in the Donetsk region near the settlements of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka, after which two were taken prisoner.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine summoned the Charge d'Affaires of China because of the participation of Chinese citizens in Russia's war against Ukraine on the side of Russia.
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that the US is aware that Ukraine has captured two Chinese citizens who fought on the side of Russia.
Servicemen of the 81st Separate Airmobile Slobozhanska Brigade of the Air Assault Forces reported that Ukrainian law enforcement officers are currently working with the prisoners of war, carrying out the necessary procedural actions.
