Ukraine war briefing: Germany calls reports Russian soldiers are being trained in China ‘deeply disturbing’

NEWS SUMMARY

Germany summoned China's ambassador regarding reports that Chinese state actors trained Russian soldiers, some of whom were deployed in Ukraine, a move Berlin described as deeply disturbing and a threat to security. Meanwhile, Russia claimed full control of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, and a glide bomb strike on Sumy killed at least four people, including a child.

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What Happened

The German Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador following reports from Die Welt that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army allegedly trained Russian soldiers for deployment in Ukraine. Separately, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed full control of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, a statement currently lacking independent verification. Additionally, a Russian glide bomb strike in Sumy killed at least four people, including one child, and injured 27, according to regional governor Oleh Hryhorov.

Key Actors

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German Foreign Ministry(Governmental body)Summoned the Chinese ambassador to address reports of military training provided to Russian forces.
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Russian Ministry of Defence(Military authority)Claimed the capture of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region.
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Oleh Hryhorov(Sumy Regional Governor)Reported casualties following a Russian glide bomb strike in the city of Sumy.
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Gitanas Nauseda(President of Lithuania)Initiated a constitutional amendment to allow for the potential deployment of nuclear weapons in Lithuania.

Why It Matters

The reported military cooperation between China and Russia, if verified, represents a significant escalation in external support for the Russian invasion. Simultaneously, the potential shift in Lithuania's nuclear policy and the ongoing territorial losses in the Donetsk region underscore the intensifying security pressures on NATO's eastern flank and the frontline stability in Ukraine.

Watch For

Monitor the outcome of the Lithuanian parliamentary vote on the constitutional amendment regarding nuclear weapons deployment and any further diplomatic fallout between Berlin and Beijing regarding the alleged training of Russian personnel.

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