Around 200 Russian servicemembers underwent training in China in 2025, with some later fighting against Ukraine.
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At the end of 2025, 200 Russian servicemembers underwent training in China, some of whom later returned to fight against Ukraine.
Source: Reuters, citing data from three European intelligence services and obtained documents
Quote: "The covert training sessions, which predominantly focused on the use of drones, were outlined in a dual-language Russian-Chinese agreement signed by senior Russian and Chinese officers in Beijing on 2 July 2025.
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