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EU Accuses China of Training Russian Soldiers Who Fought in Ukraine

European officials say intelligence confirms Russian troops received military training in China before serving in Ukraine, while Beijing rejects the allegations as political smears
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Kyiv Post
· Jun 23, 2026
‘Biological Terrorism': Russia Burying Anthrax-Infected Livestock
Ukraine’s military intel agency accused Russian forces of improperly disposing of anthrax-infected livestock in the occupied Kherson region, creating risks for civilians, agriculture, and the environment. HUR warned that Moscow could later exploit the situation to accuse Ukraine of using biological weapons.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka
Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defensive network of cities forming Donbas's main defensive line. Ukrainian officials denied the city fell. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 28, 2026
Polish intelligence chief says Russia may use "little green men" in Baltic states
Paweł Szota, the head of Poland's Foreign Intelligence Agency (AW), has suggested that Russia could use little green men (soldiers in unmarked green fatigues) to stage provocations in the Baltic states in order to test NATO's reaction.
TASS
· Jul 11, 2026
Baltic states deny claims about letting Kiev use their skies for attacks against Russia
In what they called a joint demarche at the Russian Foreign Ministry, the three Baltic republics also accused Moscow of allegedly spreading lies and escalating the situation
Reuters
· Jul 4, 2026
Russian commander tells Putin his forces captured Kostiantynivka
Russia's military said it took control of Kostiantynivka, a target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region. Ukraine called the report a false claim. #russia #putin #kostiantynivka #ukraine #war
Al Jazeera
· Jul 8, 2026
IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games
The International Olympic Committee has lifted some of the restrictions on Russian athletes.
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Related coverage for "EU Accuses China of Training Russian Soldiers Who Fought in Ukraine": Kyiv Post — ‘Biological Terrorism': Russia Burying Anthrax-Infected Livestock. Al Jazeera English — Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka. Ukrainska Pravda — Polish intelligence chief says Russia may use "little green men" in Baltic states. TASS — Baltic states deny claims about letting Kiev use their skies for attacks against Russia. Reuters — Russian commander tells Putin his forces captured Kostiantynivka. Al Jazeera — IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games