FO rejects Ukraine claim of involvement of Pakistanis in war against Russia
Pakistan
Zelensky said Ukrainians were fighting foreign “mercenaries” from China, Pakistan, parts of Africa
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday rejected claims of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of involvement of Pakistani nationals in the Ukraine conflict.
Zelensky claimed on Monday that his troops in northeastern Ukraine were fighting foreign “mercenaries” from various countries, including China, Pakistan and parts of Africa.
Pakistan “categorically rejects the baseless and unfounded allegations of involvement of Pakistani nationals in the conflict in Ukraine” the Foreign Office said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 5, 2025
Pakistan Rejects Baseless and Unfounded Allegations of the Involvement of Pakistani Nationals in the Conflict in Ukraine.
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“To date, Pakistan has not been formally approached by the Ukrainian authorities, nor has any verifiable evidence been presented to substantiate such claims,” added the statement.
The Foreign Office said that the government would take up this matter with the Ukrainian authorities, “and seek clarification in this regard”.
“Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter,” the statement concluded.
In a post on X on Monday, President Zelensky said: “We spoke with commanders about the frontline situation, the defence of Vovchansk, and the dynamics of the battles.
Today, I was with those defending our country in the Vovchansk direction – the warriors of the 17th Separate Motorized Infantry Battalion of the 57th Brigade named after Kish Otaman Kost Hordiienko.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 4, 2025
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“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.”
Russia-Ukraine conflict
The Russia-Ukraine war began on February 24, 2022, when President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine.
Pakistan has repeatedly denied allegations of supplying arms to Ukraine.
During his visit to Pakistan in July 2023, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba also dismissed such claims, stating that there were no arms or ammunition agreements between the two countries.
