"Only scoundrels can act like this. Taking the lives of ordinary people," Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post on X/Twitter.
China is reportedly verifing Zelensky's claims and has not yet commented on the issue.
Ukrainian forces engaged six Chinese troops in battle in eastern Ukraine and took two soldiers prisoner, Zelensky revealed.
Regional leaders said that they would not have wished this attack on their worst enemies.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for Russia to be punished for over 183,000 alleged war crimes documented by Ukraine since the 2022 invasion.
"No, I'm not joking. I’m not joking," Trump said on running for a third time • US president says he is 'pissed off' at Russia's Vladimir Putin
US and Russia hold talks in Saudi Arabia on a Black Sea ceasefire and broader Ukraine peace efforts as scepticism remains over Putin’s willingness to compromise.
Saudi Arabia is continuing to position itself as a key player in the talks. This is a new and important role for Riyadh to play. It could also lead to more Saudi engagement regarding plans for Gaza.
Ukrainian and US delegations discuss energy security as Trump pushes for a ceasefire, with talks in Saudi Arabia aiming to end the Ukraine-Russia war.
In a key phone call, Zelensky and Trump discuss a partial ceasefire and the future of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid peace negotiations.