China Secretly Trained Russian Troops In Drone Warfare, Some Returned To Fight In Ukraine

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• China Secretly Trained Russian Troops In Drone Warfare, Some Returned To Fight In Ukraine Published By, Last Updated: May 19, 2026, 20:29 IST Reuters reports China secretly trained about 200 Russian troops in drones and warfare in 2025, some now fight in Ukraine, China denies bias and says it promotes peace talks.
• Paramilitary police officers march near to the Great Hall of the People, before Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit.
• (Image: Reuters) China’s armed forces had secretly trained about 200 Russian military personnel last year and some of them have returned to fight in Ukraine, according to a report by Reuters.
• Reuters cited three European intelligence agencies and documents stating that 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 July 2, 2025. This is despite China repeatedly stating that...