Secret China-Russia military training approved at top level: Report | News. az
Russia's covert military training cooperation with China last year was personally approved by President Vladimir Putin's defence minister and directly involved at least four Russian and Chinese generals,. . .
Russia's covert military training cooperation with China last year was personally approved by President Vladimir Putin's defence minister and directly involved at least four Russian and Chinese generals, according totwo European officials and documentsreviewed by Reuters,News. Azreports. The officials said the participation of such high-ranking military figures in training activities connected to thewar in Ukraineunderscored the significance Moscow and Beijing attach to their military cooperation. They noted that the development has raised concerns in Europe, despite China's repeated denials that such training took place. RECOMMENDED STORIESXi Jinping: Resolving Taiwan question remains CPC’s ‘unshakable commitment’ -VIDEORussia shuts border crossings to Baltic countries and FinlandBessent: ‘We’re watching’ gasoline retailers as oil prices fall -VIDEOEuroclear challenges ruling on €220 billion in frozen Russian fundsA classified Russian document reviewed by Reuters explicitly referred to an internal decree issued by Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov in August 2025. According to the document, and in line with a decision made by Belousov, a delegation from the Russian armed forces travelled to China to take part in training exercises at facilities operated by the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The document detailed one of the training programs, a three-week course held at a military facility in Beijing in November and focused on radiological, chemical and biological protection. The report, along with a second document, included descriptions and images showing Russian soldiers receiving instruction from a Chinese military instructor, examining a model nuclear reactor, and participating in lessons on chemical reconnaissance, radiation reconnaissance, and methods for protecting ventilation systems from contamination. One of the European officials said the inclusion of radiological, biological and chemical warfare training highlighted the strategic nature of the military exchanges, noting that such subjects are particularly sensitive for armed forces around the world. In a statement, China's Foreign Ministry said Beijing's position on the war in Ukraine had remained unchanged and dismissed the allegations contained in the report. "The relevant allegations are entirely unfounded," the ministry said. China has consistently maintained that it remains neutral in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and has portrayed itself as a potential mediator in efforts to resolve the war. Last month, Reuters reported, citing European intelligence agencies and military documents, that China had trained around 200 Russian military personnel in November, some of whom later joined combat operations in Ukraine. The Kremlin declined to comment on that report and accused Western media of spreading "false information. "European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on June 15 that Brussels had independently confirmed that the training had taken place and was assessing its potential implications. Beijing dismissed Kallas's remarks, describing them as "nothing but smears. "News. AzBy Nijat Babayev