Pakistan denies involvement of its citizens in Ukraine war

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this in a statement, according to Ukrinform.

"The Government of Pakistan categorically rejects the baseless and unfounded allegations of the involvement of Pakistani nationals in the conflict in Ukraine," the statement said.

The ministry stressed that to date, Pakistan has not been formally approached by the Ukrainian authorities, nor has any verifiable evidence been presented to substantiate such claims.

The Pakistani government intends to seek clarification from the Ukrainian authorities.

"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 ministry added.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated earlier that Ukrainian forces had recorded the presence of fighters from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and several African countries fighting on the Russian side in the Vovchansk sector.