EU finds evidence of China training Russian soldiers who later fought against Ukraine

China trained hundreds of Russian soldiers on its territory before they took part in Russia's war against Ukraine, according to evidence confirmed by European Union intelligence services.

Source: European Pravda, citing a senior EU official speaking on condition of anonymity in Brussels

Details: Evidence has been obtained showing that China trained hundreds of Russian servicemen for subsequent participation in Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

"Our services have confirmed information that China trained Russian soldiers. The training took place at several training bases in China and involved hundreds of Russian military personnel," the source told European Pravda.

The official noted that China denies training soldiers who later ended up fighting in Ukraine, but said the EU possesses conclusive evidence.

The EU official added that relations between the EU and China, including this issue, will be discussed by EU foreign ministers on 15 June.

Trade relations between the EU and China will also be on the agenda, particularly the European defence industry's dependence on Chinese suppliers and the possibility of ending that reliance.

Background:

• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for tougher EU trade measures against China.
• EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič recently said he would like the EU to take inspiration from the United States in its trade negotiations with China.
• French President Emmanuel Macron convened a video conference involving G7 countries and China to discuss ways of addressing global economic imbalances.
• China has criticised EU plans to protect key industries from Chinese competition, warning that it would take retaliatory measures if such steps are implemented.

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