Pakistan Denies Ukrainian Claims of Nationals Fighting for Russia

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Pakistan Denies Ukrainian Claims of Nationals Fighting for Russia

3 months ago

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DAWN

TRTGLOBAL 2

Pakistan Denies Ukrainian Claims of Nationals Fighting for Russia

Credited from: AA

Pakistan's government denies allegations of its nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy claimed involvement of "mercenaries" from several countries, including Pakistan.
Islamabad intends to seek clarification from Ukrainian authorities regarding these claims.

In a recent statement, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that troops in northeastern Ukraine are encountering foreign "mercenaries," including individuals from Pakistan. "We will respond," he stated regarding reports of foreign fighters, as he visited troops at the Vovchansk front, according to Dawn.

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry swiftly rejected Zelenskyy's claims, deeming them "baseless and unfounded." They emphasized that Pakistan has not received any formal inquiries from Ukraine nor any verifiable evidence to support these allegations. Islamabad expressed its commitment to addressing these claims with Ukrainian officials, according to AA and TRT Global.

China has also responded to Zelenskyy's assertions, issuing warnings for its nationals to avoid involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its stance for peaceful resolution and urged its citizens to stay clear of any armed conflicts, further indicating the gravity of international concerns related to the claims made by Zelenskyy, as reported by TRT Global.