{
  "id": 19688888,
  "title": "'We have nothing left to fear' — Chinese volunteer soldiers in Ukraine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/we-have-nothing-left-to-fear-chinese-volunteer-soldiers-in-ukraine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T18:16:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/we-have-nothing-left-to-fear-chinese-volunteer-soldiers-in-ukraine-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese volunteer soldiers have made a decision that may result in them never returning to China. Luo Haizhou, a Chinese volunteer serving in the Ukrainian Ground Forces, spoke with the Kyiv Independent before being assigned to the Ukrainian Marines in Odesa. He joined the Ukrainian military in defiance of China's support for Russia and to help those in need. With few dozen Chinese volunteers fighting on the front lines, each has personal motivations, but they all share a common defiance against their government's tacit support for Moscow. Despite warnings from Chinese state security officers to his family, Luo encourages more Chinese volunteers to join Ukraine's military. He and others have learned to adapt to various roles, including drone operators and anti-drone air defense unit members. Luo remains optimistic about the future, hoping to bring his family over once the war ends.",
  "summary": "Luo Haizhou had once asked to be referred to only by his call sign \"Brunko,\" but his reticence has since gone. Luo recruits fellow Chinese volunteers for Ukraine's military, despite warnings from Chinese state security officers to his family back home. He knows that returning to his native Shenzhen is now impossible. \"For the few dozen Chinese who have joined Ukraine's military, the choice may…",
  "key_points": [
    "Luo Haizhou, Chinese volunteer, defies China's support for Russia",
    "Few dozen Chinese volunteers fight on Ukrainian front lines",
    "Luo encourages more volunteers despite state security warnings"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}