Leaked files expose: Russia’s $210m weapons deal with China that analysts say points straight to Taiwan

Russia is quietly selling advanced military equipment and technology to China in ways that could prepare Beijing for a possible airborne invasion of Taiwan, according to an analysis by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London, as cited by the Associated Press.

The revelations come from around 800 pages of leaked Russian documents obtained by the hacktivist group Black Moon and shared with RUSI researchers. While AP could not independently verify the entire trove, experts say the contracts and equipment lists appear largely genuine, with some details possibly omitted or altered.

What the documents reveal

The files include contracts, technical specifications, and meeting notes between Chinese and Russian delegations. They detail payments, timelines, and deliveries of:

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