The EU has stated that China was training Russian military personnel for the war against Ukraine
Kaja Kallas told reporters this following a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.
The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, stated that the European Union had confirmed reports that the Chinese military was training Russian personnel to take part in hostilities against Ukraine.
According to her, the implications of such cooperation between Beijing and Moscow are currently being assessed in Brussels.
“We have also confirmed reports that the Chinese military has been training Russian military personnel to take part in hostilities in Ukraine. We are carefully assessing the implications of this,” said Kallas.
What is known about the training
Earlier, European intelligence services established that by the end of 2025, around 200 Russian military personnel had undergone training in China.
According to Western intelligence agencies, the training focused primarily on the use of drones.
It was reported that the training took place under an agreement between the Russian and Chinese military authorities, signed in Beijing in July 2025.
How China reacted
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously denied reports of training for Russian military personnel.
Beijing claimed that such reports were an attempt to shift the blame for the Russian-Ukrainian war onto the Chinese side.
Why China has come under the spotlight
Despite official statements of neutrality, China remains one of Russia’s key economic partners.
Western countries have repeatedly accused Chinese companies of supplying dual-use goods that could be used by the Russian defence industry.
In particular, this concerns electronic components, equipment for the production of drones and other products with both civilian and military applications.
What is known about support for Russia
In recent years, Western governments and intelligence agencies have repeatedly highlighted the deepening cooperation between Moscow and Beijing.
Individual investigations have also pointed to a possible increase in the supply of technologies and components that help Russia maintain arms production during the war against Ukraine.
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