Germany held urgent talks with Chinese envoy over report of China training Russian soldiers
Germany said the alleged training of several hundred Russian soldiers in China would deepen support for Moscow’s war and raise security concerns across Europe.
- On Thursday, Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador in Berlin for urgent talks over media reports that China covertly trained Russian soldiers. The foreign ministry warned that such military support threatens European security.
- These allegations stem from May 20 reports by Die Welt that the Chinese army secretly trained Russian soldiers in 2025. Reuters later corroborated the claims, citing approval from Russia's defence minister.
- German officials labeled the reports "deeply disturbing," stating that enabling Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine represents a direct threat to European security.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz previously addressed China's support for Russia during his visit to China in February. The government is now addressing this issue in depth with European partners.
- While The Chinese Embassy previously called the allegations unfounded, AFP noted the reports could not be independently verified. The ministry remains focused on security implications despite verification challenges.
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The Local - DeGermany summons Chinese envoy over reported training of Russian troops
The Chinese ambassador in Berlin was summoned for urgent talks over media reports that Russian soldiers were being trained in China, the German foreign ministry said on Friday.
Germany has summoned the Chinese ambassador to Berlin for talks after reports emerged that Russia was training some of its troops in China. If the allegations were true, experts said it would mark a significant strain on relations between Europe and Beijing.
Germany has summoned the Chinese ambassador to Berlin for an interview over reports that Russian soldiers are being trained in China, a German Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed, confirming Spiegel's reporting.
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Foreign Minister Wadephul warns China of any support for Russia's war. Berlin speaks of a threat to its own core interests.
The German Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the Chinese ambassador to Berlin had been summoned for urgent talks over media reports about Russian troops being trained in China.
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