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Russians Covertly Trained by China Return to Fight in Ukraine Sources Say

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The article reports covert military training cooperation between China and Russia, with trained personnel deployed in Ukraine. No direct commercial mechanism is identified; the event is geopolitical/military in nature. Weak commercial link: potential increased demand for defense equipment and drones, but no specific companies, contracts, or price signals mentioned.

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  • China trained ~200 Russian military personnel in late 2025.
  • Training focused on drone operations and military tactics.
  • Some trained Russians returned to fight in Ukraine.
  • Training took place in Beijing and Nanjing.
  • Agreement signed July 2, 2025.

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