Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2022-03-21

  Pulling away from Russia, Uzbekistan declares full support for Ukraine

  In taking a strong position against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Tashkent is carving out a path as a leader of a united Central Asian coalition against Moscow's expansionist plans, analysts say.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-03-07

  China's exports to Russia surge as Beijing touts 'rock solid' alliance with Moscow

  The China-Russia relationship 'is conducive to world peace, stability and development', said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-02-10

  Central Asia sees through Kremlin attempts to play victim as tensions build

  The idea that Russia is a 'perpetual victim' in the former Soviet sphere is just a means to distract from and justify its aggression, observers say.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-02-08

  China and Russia hatch plot to make 'world safe for authoritarianism'

  Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping have found common ground by opposing the expansion of NATO and supporting each other's territorial claims in Ukraine and Taiwan.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-02-04

  Fake attack video shows extent of Kremlin subterfuge to instigate war in Ukraine

  US officials say the Kremlin is planning to stage a supposed attack by Ukrainian forces against Russian sovereign territory or against Russian-speaking people, which would 'justify' an invasion.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-01-21

  Beijing 'unlawfully' staking claims to South China Sea and beyond

  China has no basis under international law for claims that have put Beijing on a collision course with its littoral neighbours.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-01-21

  In Moscow, Raisi sells off China deal leftovers

  Iran's official slogan is 'Neither East, nor West, only the Islamic Republic'. Yet the Islamic Republic is increasingly beholden to Russia and China.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-01-18

  False flag operations and cyberattacks: prelude to Russian invasion of Ukraine

  'If Putin wants to know why neighbours are seeking to join NATO, he only needs to look in the mirror,' said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-01-14

  China gaining military, economic influence by racking up debtors around the world

  Recipients of Chinese loans and development assistance are finding themselves unable to repay or in unfavourable conditions, sparking unrest and even violence in some countries.

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  Diplomacy

  2022-01-11

  Ukrainian reservists prepare for war as Russia talks fail to make breakthrough

  As the subject of intense debate between Russia and NATO members this week, Ukraine is preparing for the worst, boosting its civilian army reserves to over 100,000 members.