According to RIA Novosti, Russian customs officers recently found a freight train carrying a batch of Ukrainian military uniforms in a Far Eastern Railway checkpoint, with a total of 8 containers, and the goods have been seized by the Russian side. According to reports, the shipment was sent from China at that time, and its destination was Poland in Eastern Europe. According to the declared information, the container is filled with sportswear and workwear. However, when the Russian staff scanned it, they found that the density of the fabric was different from that of the sportswear.
Later, the Russians opened one of them for inspection, and only then did they find a uniform with the logo of the Ukrainian army printed on it. But the uniforms are not marked with the manufacturer's information, and in order to find out the ins and outs, Russian customs are expected to spend a week investigating. After this incident was exposed, some Western media even hyped that China was providing military assistance to Ukraine, hoping to use this matter to stir up trouble between China and Russia.
(The picture shows the China-Europe train)
The current situation in Eastern Europe, due to the continued tension of the Russia-Ukraine war, has made the military confrontation between NATO member countries and Russia more serious. Many countries in the region are building up their militaries and are enlisting the support of other military powers. Belarus has also deployed nuclear weapons, reminiscent of the nuclear crisis during the Cold War. Among them, Poland is one of the most anti-Russian countries in the region, and since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Poland has actively provided military aid to Ukraine, which has had a practical impact on the actions of the Russian army. Recently, the Polish Minister of Defense once again declared that the possibility of war with Russia cannot be ruled out, and Poland must be prepared for this. He said that the worst-case scenario had been anticipated, stressing that it was not said casually and that it had been well thought out.
(Pictured is the Minister of Defense of Poland)
In fact, Poland may be able to create one of the strongest armies in Europe in the near future. Poland has previously ordered thousands of modern main battle tanks from South Korea and the United States, and deliveries are underway. In addition, Poland has acquired American F-35 fighter jets, which will increase the threat posed by the country to Russia or Belarus. However, the Russian side is still mired in the Russia-Ukraine war, and Finland's accession to NATO has significantly increased the pressure on Russia, which may be the main reason for Russia's deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus. Therefore, this smuggling incident will inevitably arouse the vigilance of the Russian side.
(The photo shows the K2 tank purchased by Poland)
But in reality, it is far less exaggerated than the Western media portrays. China is currently the world's largest industrial country, and the goods made in China are widely used by countries around the world, and the products manufactured are quite diverse. Both Russia and Ukraine have been used, such as body armor, helmets, drones, and so on. And this cargo is not weapons, just clothes.
In November 2022, the mobilized soldiers of the Russian 98th Guards Airborne Division, which appeared in Russian media reports, were fully equipped with Chinese-made body armor and helmets. On the Ukrainian side, Chinese-made medical supplies are also used in the Ukrainian army, and the Ukrainian army also uses Chinese-made drones and related components. Even civilian drones that have been modified to be used on the battlefield are not real weapons, let alone clothes. No matter which soldier the clothes are worn on, it is difficult to have an impact on the situation of the Russian-Ukrainian war. What's more, this is most likely a simple commercial transaction and has nothing to do with the government.
(The picture shows a drone in the Russian-Ukrainian war)
The Russian side should also be very clear about the essence of this matter, and it may be very difficult for the Western media to use this matter to sow discord between China and Russia. At present, there has been a marked increase in economic and trade exchanges between China and Russia, and the possibility of such smuggling incidents is even greater. There is a high probability that the Russian side will be indifferent, at most, it will further strengthen the inspection of incoming and outgoing goods.