The article reports on the experiences of Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine, highlighting their treatment and conditions. The soldiers have been used as cannon fodder, with many being sent to the front lines without proper training or equipment. They are also subject to racist discrimination by Russian soldiers.
According to the report, Chinese soldiers are often placed in highly dangerous units such as Storm-Z, which has one of the highest casualty rates in the war. The article also mentions that Russia is reluctant to send its own troops to the front lines and instead relies on mercenaries, including Chinese soldiers.
The article quotes a Russian military blogger who promoted the efforts of a Chinese soldier to learn Russian at the start of 2024, shortly after he joined the international brigade – Pyatnashka. Many other Chinese recruits have found themselves in Storm-Z units, which are known for their high casualty rates.
Reports from August show that two young Chinese recruits joining Storm-Z units died on their first mission. The article also mentions that Russia owes 400,000 renminbi (around $50,000) to the families of Chinese soldiers killed in action, but these payments face frequent delays.
The Russian military has refused to release many Chinese soldiers at the end of their signed contracts, with one commander saying “We’ll terminate your contract only after winning the war.” The article concludes that Chinese soldiers are being used as expendable resources by Russia and warns against following Russian propaganda to fight in Ukraine.