At a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin offered free grain as he sought to shore up ties with the continent. But lower-than-hoped-for attendance among African leaders hinted at tempering support.
Tag: International Relations
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Biden and Meloni of Italy May Find Common Ground
The president has been wary of the Italian prime minister’s hard-right politics. But when they meet on Thursday, they may see eye to eye on key issues.
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After Ousting Qin Gang, China Erases Him and Evades Questions
China blasted “malicious hype” around the abrupt removal of Qin Gang. The Foreign Ministry’s fumbling response pointed to its diminished influence under Xi Jinping.
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Niger’s Detained President Vows to Save Democracy From Coup
A group of soldiers claimed to have seized power in Niger. But President Mohamed Bazoum and his allies insist the coup could still be reversed.
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Once Wary, Biden to Host Italy’s Meloni at the White House
President Biden had feared the electoral victory of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party last fall would spell trouble. But she has proved to be a strong ally in the American-led effort to support Ukraine.