China says not aware of talks between Russia and Chinese company on drone purchase

China's foreign ministry said on Friday it is not aware of reports about talks between Russia and a Chinese company for the purchase of drones.

"There has been a large volume of disinformation spread on this point. We should be vigilant about who is behind this," ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a news briefing.

German magazine Der Spiegel reported on Thursday, without citing specific sources, that Russia was in talks with a Chinese manufacturer about buying 100 drones, with a delivery date of April.