The Russia-Ukraine conflict, now in its 41st month, has entered a new phase, involving approximately 75 countries. Numerous foreign mercenaries are fighting in Ukraine, some aligned with Russia and others with the Ukrainian army. These foreign fighters, numbering in the thousands and rapidly increasing, raise concerns about the potential global expansion of the conflict.
Furthermore, Ukraine recently apprehended two Chinese citizens on the front lines, recovering their Chinese passports. The question remains: what does China stand to gain from the Ukraine war? It is viewed as part of China’s Taiwan mission.
This situation strengthens the alliance between China and Russia, preventing China from being isolated internationally during a potential attack on Taiwan. It also provides Chinese soldiers with valuable combat experience that can be applied to the Taiwan mission.
In 2025, this marks the third time Ukraine has made such claims against China, leading to disapproval from Xi Jinping. China conducted a test of its ICBM missile on September 25, 2024. The video of this test was released by Chinese media nearly 11 months later. It is claimed that this is China’s DF-31AG ICBM missile, which China has upgraded. It can carry nuclear warheads to the United States. Its range is approximately 13,500 km, indicating China’s heightened military preparations.
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, lasting over three years, suggests that if the conflict does not end soon, a significant portion of the world could be affected. The revelation about the involvement of foreign mercenaries has amplified these fears.
