Zelensky stated that mercenaries from various countries are supporting Russian troops in Ukraine. He met with frontline soldiers, addressing battle dynamics and expressing gratitude for their service,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that "mercenaries" from China and Pakistan, along with a few other nations, are fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of deploying foreign mercenaries from China, Pakistan, and Africa. During a frontline visit to Kharkiv, he said Ukraine’s forces will respond to this new international threat.