On the second day of the Chinese leader’s state visit in Moscow, Xi Jinping and Vladimir V. Putin declared an enduring economic partnership, in an effort to insulate their countries from punitive Western measures.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
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Why China and Russia Are Closer Than Ever
This week’s meeting between the leaders of China and Russia marks another key moment in the deepening relationship between the two powers.
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To Combat Food Shortages, North Korea Deploys the Military
Kim Jong-un, the country’s leader, has called for soldiers to be “a driving force” in increasing food production, a reflection of the North’s economic and geopolitical challenges.
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Banned From Russian Airspace, U.S. Airlines Look to Restrict Competitors
Because of the war in Ukraine, U.S. carriers have to take the long way on flights to and from Asia, giving an advantage to foreign rivals flying the same routes.
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War in Ukraine Puts Centuries of Swiss Neutrality to the Test
The Alpine state makes arms that Western allies want to send to Kyiv. Swiss law bans this, driving a national debate about whether its concept of neutrality should change.