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EU says China trained Russian troops as bloc weighs tougher stance on Beijing
South China Morning Post • • world
Key Points:
- The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, confirmed that the EU has verified reports of China training Russian military personnel to fight in Ukraine, a development that may escalate tensions between the EU and China.
- The EU foreign ministers agreed to sanction several Chinese entities in response to the alleged military cooperation during a meeting in Luxembourg.
- Reuters previously reported that China provided covert drone training to around 200 Russian troops in 2025 under a dual-language agreement signed by senior officers from both countries.
- China has denied these reports, maintaining its stance of neutrality and emphasizing its efforts to promote peace negotiations in the Ukraine conflict.
- The alleged training includes both Chinese troops training in Russia and Russian personnel being trained by China, highlighting deepening military ties amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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