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Germany summons Chinese ambassador following reports of Russian military training

The German foreign ministry has requested urgent talks with the Chinese ambassador regarding allegations that Russian soldiers are receiving military training within China.

By 4 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET Updated 4 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET

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According to a report by The Local, Germany’s foreign ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador in Berlin on Friday. The diplomatic move follows media reports claiming that Russian troops are being trained on Chinese territory.

The ministry confirmed the meeting took place to address these allegations. No further details regarding the substance of the discussion or the specific media reports were provided by the ministry.

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