Kremlin Refutes Claims of Chinese Troop Training for Russian Soldiers in Ukraine
Kremlin Response to Reuters Report
MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as false a Reuters report that China's army secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in China late last year, some of whom went on to fight in Ukraine.
Details of the Russian-Chinese Agreement
A Russian-Chinese agreement from July 2025 reviewed by Reuters said about 200 Russian troops would be trained at military facilities in locations including Beijing and the eastern city of Nanjing.
Chinese Troop Training in Russia
The agreement also said hundreds of Chinese troops would undergo training at military facilities in Russia.
Kremlin's Official Statement
Peskov's Comments on Misinformation
Asked about the report on Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "A great deal of false information is published by newspapers in both Europe and the United States. This is a problem we face, and such false information must be taken with a pinch of salt."
China's Stance on the Ukraine Conflict
Beijing's Position
Beijing says it is neutral in the Ukraine conflict and has sought to present itself as a peace mediator. President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine peace efforts when they met in China this week.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Anastasia Lyrchikova; Writing by Lucy Papachristou; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
