The Putin conundrum: Is Russia allegedly using Chinese citizens as pawns in Ukraine?

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested by Ukraine who have come forward to say that they receive Rs 20 lakh for enlisting mercenaries in Russia. These citizens cannot return once they have joined the Russian army. Ukraine asserts that 168 Chinese civilians are actively participating in the war. New discoveries are being made each day regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has blamed Putin for involving Beijing's people in the war. According to Ukraine, Russia carries out special operations monthly to enlist Chinese citizens into its military unit. As per The Kyiv Independent, the two Chinese nationals who have been detained by Ukraine have made a significant revelation regarding Russia's military campaign. These Chinese nationals claim that they receive 20 lakh rupees to enlist in the Russian army.

Hard to escape after recruitment

The Ukrainian army has kidnapped two Chinese citizens from Henan and Xinjiang provinces, as per the report. Both of these citizens indicate that they wish to go back to China. These citizens have revealed information about the Russian campaign. Chinese citizens indicate that there is a mercenary military recruitment campaign in Russia.

Under this campaign, medical testing is carried out for the citizens outside. On fitting the medical test, he gets enrolled in the army. The Russian army also takes a bond during this time. When signing the bond, the mercenary pays Rs 20 lakh to the mercenaries. As told by the captured Chinese nationals, after you arrive at the army, it is hard to leave. If you don't die in war, the Russian army will kill you.

Training was provided in language and attack

The Chinese citizens, who have been detained in Ukraine, claim that numerous brokers operate in Moscow to recruit in the army, who take a commission of up to 2 lakh rupees. These brokers focuses and locates people belonging from China who are searching for employment. Ukraine reports that there are 168 active Chinese civilians on the battlefield. Aside from this, individuals of North Korea and Iran also fight for Russia. These combatants are trained in language and attack to train.