China secretly trained Russian troops, and some have since fought in Ukraine
China has been secretly training Russian troops, with some having participated in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This training contradicts China's public stance of neutrality and its claims of seeking a peaceful resolution to the war. The involvement of China in military training could significantly impact the balance of power in the region.
- ▪China has trained about 200 Russian military personnel in late 2025.
- ▪Some of these trained troops have returned to fight in Ukraine.
- ▪China has presented itself as a neutral mediator while conducting joint military exercises with Russia.
- ▪The U.S. is reducing its military presence in Europe, which may embolden Russia and China.
- ▪China's training of Russian troops could provide Russia with advanced military capabilities.
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China secretly trained Russian troops, and some have since fought in Ukraine Séamus Bellamy 9:36 am Wed May 20, 2026 Image: Alex Vog / shutterstock.com China has done a lot to appear impartial whenever Russia's invasion of Ukraine comes up. Maybe "impartial" is the wrong word: the People's Republic of China has even talked up the idea of finding a peaceful outcome to the war. But it looks like all that has been a very successful attempt to blow smoke up Europe's ass. According to Reuters, the communist nation has been training soldiers from Vladimir Putin's kleptocratic nation to wage war against the defenders of Ukraine's fledgling democracy.
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