Xi Jinping needs Vladimir Putin to remain in power, and Russia to maintain stability, to help uphold the countries’ shared interests and to keep challenging the United States.
Tag: International Relations
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Russia May Have Detained a Top General, U.S. Says
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia made highly choreographed appearances in an effort to project power and control, and U.S. officials suggested Gen. Sergei Surovikin was probably being held.
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Pence Meets With Zelensky in Ukraine, Highlighting G.O.P. Split Over War
Former President Donald J. Trump has been critical of U.S. involvement in Ukraine’s defense, as has Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida.
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Botswana Supplies the World With Diamonds. It Wants More of the Profits.
Botswana, in southern Africa, has partnered with the London-based diamond giant De Beers for decades. Many in the country are pushing to get a better deal from the industry.
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U.S. Asked Ukraine Not to Conduct Covert Attacks in Russia During Rebellion, Officials Say
Washington advised Kyiv not to do anything that would either try to influence the outcome of events or take immediate advantage of the chaos, according to American officials.