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EU says it verified China trained Russians fighting in Ukraine; Beijing denounces ‘slander’
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EU says it verified China trained Russians fighting in Ukraine; Beijing denounces ‘slander’

From Hong Kong Free Press · () English

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  • The EU claims to have verified reports that China trained Russian military personnel for deployment in Ukraine.
  • China has denied the allegations, calling them "pure slander" and baseless.
  • The EU has sanctioned several Chinese entities in response to the alleged training, which bolsters suspicions of Beijing's support for Moscow.

The European Union has stated it has verified reports that China trained Russian military personnel for combat in Ukraine, a claim Beijing has vehemently denied as "pure slander."

verified reports that the Chinese military has been training Russian military personnel to fight in Ukraine

— Kaja KallasEU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas announced the bloc's findings regarding Chinese training of Russian troops.

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas announced Monday that the bloc had confirmed the training occurred in multiple locations within China, involving "hundreds" of troops. She characterized Beijing as a "decisive enabler" of the war and indicated that the EU has sanctioned several Chinese entities in response.

China, which has maintained a stance of neutrality since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, has consistently rejected accusations from Kyiv's allies that it provides covert support to Moscow. A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry stated at a press briefing that the EU's claims lack factual basis and constitute slander.

decisive enabler

— Kaja KallasKallas described China's role in the conflict.

These allegations intensify suspicions that Beijing has offered more substantial material support to Russia than publicly acknowledged. Relations between China and Russia have deepened since the conflict began, with China providing a crucial economic lifeline to the diplomatically isolated Moscow.

The relevant claims have no factual basis. It is pure slander and smearing.

— China's foreign ministry spokespersonA spokesperson for China's foreign ministry responded to the EU's allegations.
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