Russian military to train Chinese troops, Ukrainian media outlet says
A Ukrainian media outlet has reported the Russian military is expected to train about 600 Chinese troops at armed forces bases and military centers in Russia as early as this year.
Kyiv Post quoted sources in Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate on Tuesday.
A source told the media, "The Kremlin has decided to allow Chinese military personnel to study and adopt the combat experience Russia has gained in its war against Ukraine."
The training is reportedly aimed at preparing tank operators, artillerymen, air defense specialists and others in the Chinese military to counter Western weaponry.
The source said, "Such decisions by Moscow and Beijing clearly illustrate the Russian regime's intention to align with China in a course of global confrontation with the West."
The Ukrainian side said Chinese citizens have been involved in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Chinese firms have participated in the production of military materials in Russia.
It is urging the Chinese side to halt any support for Russia.
Meanwhile, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson was asked by reporters whether China could confirm the Ukrainian media report. He said the ministry has no information about the matter.
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A Ukrainian media outlet has reported the Russian military is expected to train about 600 Chinese troops at armed forces bases and military centers in Russia as early as this year. Kyiv Post quoted sources in Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate on Tuesday. A source told the media, "The Kremlin has decided to allow Chinese military personnel to study and adopt the combat experience Russia has gained in its war against Ukraine." The training is reportedly aimed at preparing tank operators, artillerymen, air defense specialists and others in the Chinese military to counter Western weaponry. The source said, "Such decisions by Moscow and Beijing clearly illustrate the Russian regime's intention to align with China in a course of global confrontation with the West." The Ukrainian side said Chinese citizens have been involved in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Chinese firms have participated in the production of military materials in Russia. It is urging the Chinese side to halt any support for Russia. Meanwhile, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson was asked by reporters whether China could confirm the Ukrainian media report. He said the ministry has no information about the matter.
