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Iran alone in crises: Where were Russia, China in their time of need?
Iran's sale of drones and ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, and the selling of oil at significantly ...
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The United States and Vietnam Reach a Trade Deal
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Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call
It was the latest in a series of almost weekly large-scale missile and drone attacks. President Trump said he “didn’t make ...
Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government of Afghanistan
Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to ...
Trump is doing a ‘reverse Nixon’ and using Russia against China, top adviser tells ‘Pod Force One’
Trump has sought to decrease diplomatic tensions with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid his war with Ukraine, while ...
Lack of New U.S. Sanctions Allows Restricted Goods and Funds Into Russia
President Trump has issued no new restrictions on Russia this year, in effect allowing Moscow to acquire the money and ...
Russia launches largest aerial attack on Ukraine's capital as pessimism grows over a Trump ceasefire
I’m not happy,” Trump said after a call with Vladimir Putin, noting that he doesn’t believe the Russian leader is ready to ...
Russia officially recognizes Afghan Taliban government
July 4 (UPI) -- Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
Senate Democrats launch investigation into Trump’s pause of Russia sanctions
Three Democratic senators said Thursday they were launching an investigation into the Trump administration’s more than ...
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Global Swing States and the New Great Power Competition
International politics is undergoing a period of rapid, significant change. China and Russia are working together more ...
Ukraine says Kyiv hit by largest Russian aerial assault since the war began
Ukraine’s capital overnight, as families spent the night huddled in bomb shelters. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaking ...