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Putin reportedly approved secret Chinese training of Russian troops in CBRN warfare

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 23:02

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TL;DR

Classified documents reportedly reveal that Chinese military personnel secretly trained Russian troops in radiological, biological, and chemical (CBRN) warfare under a covert program personally approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a source cited by The Zioneer.

01 · THE DISPATCH

A report sourced from an unspecified outlet – from a linked Telegram receipt – claims that classified documents show China covertly trained Russian military personnel in radiological, biological, and chemical (CBRN) warfare. The program was reportedly personally approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The report does not specify the timeline, location, or scope of the training, nor which Chinese or Russian units were involved. The Zioneer has no prior coverage of this specific event. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a significant deepening of China–Russia military cooperation beyond conventional domains, but remains unverified at this stage. The source material consists of a desk-reviewed report with no independent corroboration.

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