More than a year into Vladimir Putin’s invasion, the web of global trade has adjusted to Western sanctions, with a network of middlemen sending cars, electronics and more to Russia.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
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China Does an Awkward Dance with Europe Over Russia-Ukraine War
A three-stop tour by China’s foreign minister this week has everyone trying to balance economic and security interests when it comes to Russia and Ukraine.
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On Muted War Holiday, Putin Tries to Justify Invasion of Ukraine
With Russia struggling on the battlefield, Vladimir V. Putin presided over a scaled-down celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, while using it to repeat false claims about Ukraine.
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Canada Expelling Chinese Diplomat Amid Influence Concerns
The diplomat, Zhao Wei, who was declared “persona non grata,” had been accused of gathering information on a Canadian lawmaker critical of Beijing’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims.
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The Forces Behind South Korea’s and Japan’s Thaw
Eras of grievances between the two countries are giving way under the pressure of global changes, and with help from a personal outreach approach by both leaders.