Zelenskyy says 155 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says at least 1-hundred-55 Chinese nationals as identified by Kyiv's intelligence are fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine.

Addressing members of the media on Wednesday he added that Beijing is aware Moscow is recruiting Chinese mercenaries through social media platforms.

Also earlier on Tuesday the Ukrainian leader revealed that two Chinese men had been captured during combat on Ukrainian soil.

China's Foreign Ministry in response has said Beijing is looking into the situation but rejected as groundless reports of broader Chinese involvement in Russia's military campaign.