China reportedly trains 200 Russian troops for Ukraine deployment
China has reportedly trained around 200 Russian soldiers for deployment in Ukraine, according to European intelligence sources. This development indicates a significant shift in the military relationship between China and Russia, moving beyond mere diplomatic cooperation. Future plans suggest that Russia may host an additional 600 Chinese troops by 2025 to enhance their combat capabilities against NATO-standard weapons.
- ▪Beijing has trained approximately 200 Russian soldiers, some of whom have been deployed to the front lines in Ukraine.
- ▪The military cooperation between China and Russia has evolved from symbolic exercises to combat-focused training.
- ▪A study from the Royal United Services Institute indicates that Russia plans to host around 600 Chinese troops by 2025.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/19140308/china-secretly-trained-around-200-russian-soldiers-for-comba-1-800x420.jpeg" alt="China reportedly trains 200 Russian troops for Ukraine deployment" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> China reportedly trains 200 Russian troops for Ukraine deployment European intelligence sources claim Beijing's military cooperation with Moscow has moved well beyond symbolic exercises into combat-focused training. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 19, 2026 Beijing has trained approximately 200 Russian soldiers, with some of those troops subsequently deployed to the front lines in Ukraine, according to a Reuters report citing European intelligence sources.
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