Finnish President Says China Convinced Russia Won’t Use Nuclear Weapons

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that the Chinese government is convinced Russia will not resort to using nuclear weapons, though he cautioned that the broader risk of military escalation remains a serious concern.

Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Stubb revealed that he recently discussed the issue of nuclear security with China’s Foreign Minister during a diplomatic visit to Finland.

“Two days ago, I hosted the Chinese Foreign Minister for dinner in Finland, and we discussed the nuclear issue. The Chinese are very categorical in saying: no, this will not happen,” Stubb said.

Despite Beijing’s apparent confidence regarding the nuclear threshold, the Finnish president emphasized that the international community must remain vigilant about the conflict’s trajectory.

“It is very important that we are able to contain this situation, but there is a danger of escalation, and we must take it seriously,” Stubb added.

Deepening military cooperation

China’s authoritative assessment of Russia’s strategic intentions comes against the backdrop of increasingly deep military and technological cooperation between Beijing and Moscow.

While Beijing officially maintains that it is a neutral party regarding the war in Ukraine, recently leaked documents obtained by a consortium of investigative outlets suggest extensive, previously undisclosed military collaboration. The files indicate a joint Russian-Chinese effort to redesign armored warfare, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence, unmanned turrets, and advanced drone capabilities.

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This technological partnership aligns with current battlefield developments. Russia recently began deploying upgraded T-72B3A main battle tanks equipped with the new Arena-M active protection system to frontline combat units.

Russian state media claims the system is designed to defeat first-person-view (FPV) drones, which have caused devastating armor casualties throughout the war. Frontline crews have reportedly begun training with the upgraded vehicles before assignment to assault groups.

Beyond technological development, the two nations are also integrating their armed forces at the personnel level. Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) recently reported that China and Russia are conducting regular bilateral military internships.

According to HUR data, over 180 Russian troops underwent training in China in November 2025 alone, while more than 550 Chinese troops have participated in known training programs within Russia.