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EU Says It Has Proof China Trained Russian Troops Fighting in Ukraine

EU officials say intelligence confirms China trained hundreds of Russian soldiers for drone and electronic warfare before some were sent to Ukraine.

  • The European Union confirmed that China provided military training to hundreds of Russian soldiers who later fought in Ukraine, based on intelligence verified by EU services.
  • This training took place at multiple locations in China and involved preparation in drone operations, electronic warfare, and battlefield simulations, linking some soldiers to elite Russian drone units active in Ukraine.
  • The training contradicts previous Chinese claims of non-involvement in the conflict.
  • EU foreign ministers plan to discuss this issue along with broader China relations and security concerns at a meeting scheduled for June 15 in Luxembourg.
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So far, China has denied the accusations. The European Union has confirmed that China has trained hundreds of Russian soldiers for the war against Ukraine. Some of them have already served on the front lines. According to RBC-Ukraine, a senior EU official told Suspilny. "Our services have confirmed that such training is taking place in several locations in China. We're talking about hundreds of people, but this contradicts what the Chinese have …

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Modern Diplomacy broke the news on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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