New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that mercenaries from China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and various African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing conflict.

On Monday, Zelensky visited the front-line troops in the Kharkiv region and met with the warriors of the 17th Separate Motorised Infantry Battalion of the 57th Brigade.

During his visit, he discovered that foreign mercenaries were on the ground, fighting against Ukrainian forces.

Taking to the social media platform X, Zelensky wrote, "Our warriors in this sector are reporting the participation of mercenaries from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and African countries in the war. We will respond."

He further...