Russia personally approved secret military trainingsecret military training with China at top level
Russia's Defence Minister personally approved a secret Chinese military training program for Russian forces last year, involving at least four generals from both nations.
According to European officials and classified documents, Russian delegates traveled to China for training at PLA facilities in August 2025, marking a significant escalation in the Russia-China military partnership.
Western Officials
Western officials describe the covert military exchanges between Russia and China as a dangerous deepening of alliance that threatens global security norms and undermines Western strategic interests.
European Officials
European officials view the secret training of Russian forces by China at PLA facilities as a significant escalation in the Russia-China partnership that alters the balance of power in Eurasia.
- The secret training occurred during a period when Russia faced intensified sanctions from Western nations over its actions in Ukraine.
- Belousov became Russia's Defence Minister in 2024 after previously serving as the country's Economy Minister.
- China has been gradually increasing its military cooperation with Russia despite maintaining official neutrality in the Ukraine conflict.
