White House "will consider options" if Chinese are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

• He said Russia has been recruiting Chinese nationals on social media and accused the Chinese government of being aware and not preventing it.
• Zelensky said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals were captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting with the Russians.
• The Chinese foreign ministry denied the accusations.

What they are saying: National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said the White House is still trying to confirm the information.

• "However, if the Chinese government is allowing their citizens to fight on behalf of the Russia government, this would be a concerning escalation and the U.S. will consider options moving forward," he said.