## Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Chinese soldiers fighting alongside Russians in Ukraine

Authored by abc.net.au

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's troops have captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting with the Russian army in eastern Ukraine.

It's also not clear whether the Chinese citizens were fighting in an official capacity, or whether they'd joined Russian ranks voluntarily, as multiple foreign nationals have done with Ukraine's military.

His post was accompanied by a video of a man with his hands tied interacting with someone behind the camera.

Mr Zelenskyy claims the two men captured had Chinese identity documents on them, including bank cards.

It's alleged the Chinese soldiers were captured in Ukraine's Donetsk region, a significant part of which is under Russian control.

"We don't know how these these two individuals that President Zelensky referred to ended up fighting for the Russian army.

He said the Chinese government had been careful to distance itself from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. »

### World surpasses 40% clean electricity with Europe leading as a 'solar superpower'

Authored by euronews.com

The world generated more than 40 per cent of its electricity from low-carbon sources last year, according to new analysis from clean energy think tank Ember.

“Europe has cemented a global leadership in clean power,” Dr Beatrice Petrovich, senior analyst at Ember tells Euronews Green.

Now it’s time for Europe to show the world how to bring clean power to the next level, says Petrovich. »

### China lashes out at JD Vance for comments about ‘Chinese peasants’

Authored by edition.cnn.com

China on Tuesday slammed US Vice President JD Vance for his comments about “Chinese peasants” in an interview that has drawn widespread ire and ridicule on China’s internet – and comparisons with Vance’s own self-proclaimed “hillbilly” background.

Speaking to Fox News last Thursday, Vance defended President Donald Trump’s market-hammering tariffs and railed against the “globalist economy.”.

“To make it a little more crystal clear, we borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture.”. »

### Iran denies direct talks with US as Trump demands nuclear deal

Authored by thetimes.com

The Iranian foreign minister will attend talks with the US on Saturday after President Trump’s announcement that both sides will start direct negotiations, according to Iranian media.

However, Iran has denied that it will hold direct talks.

Trump announced on Monday that the US would begin direct negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme, and warned that Iran was “going to be in great danger” if the talks failed. »

### China is Reportedly Considering Banning U.S. films as Part of Its Response to Recent U.S. Tariff Increases

Authored by comicbasics.com

Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Chinese imports by an additional 50%, prompting strong reactions from China.

Among the countermeasures under consideration, China is contemplating banning the import of U.S. films.

Should China proceed with banning U.S. films, the repercussions for the American film industry could be substantial:​. »

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