Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 04:57pm on 05 Aug 2025,Tuesday International
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that mercenaries from Pakistan, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and several African nations are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. During a visit to frontline troops in Kharkiv, Zelensky stated that Ukrainian soldiers reported foreign fighters actively participating in combat. He vowed retaliation, saying, “We will respond.” The claim intensifies global scrutiny amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose severe tariffs on Russia if it fails to agree to a ceasefire within 10–12 days. Zelensky also discussed battlefield dynamics, drone deployment, and troop funding. The presence of foreign mercenaries adds a new layer of complexity to the already volatile Russia-Ukraine conflict. (PC: CNN)
