Captured Chinese Fighters Expose Alleged Russian Recruitment Lies and Harsh Conditions
- Wang Guangjun stated that he was recruited through TikTok and was captured three days after deployment in Donetsk, experiencing harsh conditions with little food and no electricity.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that local intelligence identified at least 150 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, highlighting that they were volunteers from various countries.
- Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo described poor camp conditions, revealing they were fed only one or two meals daily and had no access to running water or electricity.
- Both men urged their compatriots not to join the war, with Wang emphasizing, 'If you are considering joining this war against Ukraine, do not participate in this fight.
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