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China, Russia Target Western Financial System With Propaganda and Disinformation 

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China, Russia Target Western Financial System With Propaganda and Disinformation 

Flashpoints | Security | East Asia As multipolar ambitions persist, the Western financial system has become a prime target of both Chinese and Russian disinformation campaigns. Advertisement Over the last decade, deepening digital cooperation between Russia and China has indicated convergence in their propaganda and disinformation campaigns. As the international community continues to be reshaped by the full-scale invasion … Read more

A Weak Putin Is India’s Worst Nightmare

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A Weak Putin Is India’s Worst Nightmare

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, September 16, 2022. Credit: Twitter/ Narendra Modi Advertisement In the wake of last month’s attempted coup against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian diplomacy toiled in a frenzy. Shortly after … Read more

In Uzbekistan, Another Z-Artist’s Concert Canceled

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In Uzbekistan, Another Z-Artist’s Concert Canceled

Advertisement On July 6, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan announced that the concert of Grigory Leps, a Russian singer and songwriter, was canceled due to “some technical issues.” Leps, who openly supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was supposed to perform on October 23 at the “Friendship of Nations” Palace in Tashkent. But … Read more

Will China Change Its Approach to the Ukraine War?

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Will China Change Its Approach to the Ukraine War?

Advertisement Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brought major complications for China’s foreign policy. In the face of strong international demands for Beijing to influence Moscow’s policies and uncertain regional geopolitics, Chinese policymakers have struggled to find the positioning that best serves China’s national interests. Further complicating the situation, the unsuccessful rebellion initiated by the paramilitary organization … Read more

Could Kazakhstan’s Uranium Exports to the US Increase?

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Could Kazakhstan’s Uranium Exports to the US Increase?

Advertisement The U.S. Congress is attempting to ban uranium imports from Russia to diminish U.S. energy reliance on the country. Given this objective, other energy and mineral export countries, like those in Central Asia, must analyze future energy-related relations and their projects with Russia. Moreover, if energy sanctions and bans on Russia occur, Kazakhstan’s uranium … Read more

What Conclusions Is China Drawing From the Wagner Revolt in Russia?

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What Conclusions Is China Drawing From the Wagner Revolt in Russia?

Advertisement The dramatic but short-lived armed rebellion of the Russian private military company Wagner Group and its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, may have ended with a whimper, not with a bang, but for a brief moment it shook Russia’s system of governance to the core. As one of Russia’s closest strategic partners, China monitored the abortive … Read more

Putin reassures pro-Russian world leaders his grip on power remains strong | TheStarsHub

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India downplayed a key Russia-friendly summit, but Putin and Xi may not be complaining | CNN

Hong Kong TheStarsHub  —  Vladimir Putin sought to project an image of strength in front of a virtual gathering of Moscow-friendly leaders on Tuesday, in what was the Russian leader’s first appearance on the world stage since he faced an armed insurrection late last month. The comments, made during an address to leaders attending the … Read more

India downplayed a key Russia-friendly summit, but Putin and Xi may not be complaining | TheStarsHub

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India downplayed a key Russia-friendly summit, but Putin and Xi may not be complaining | CNN

Hong Kong TheStarsHub  —  Last year, the world watched closely as China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi of India and other world leaders within a Moscow-friendly group gathered in the Uzbek city of Samarkand for a high-profile, two-day summit. The spotlight was on how each of the attending leaders interacted with Putin – … Read more

Why Was India’s SCO Summit Virtual?

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Why Was India’s SCO Summit Virtual?

Advertisement This week the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) met virtually for their annual summit. The gathering marked Iran’s newly minted membership but was ultimately dampened by tensions inside, and outside, the group. The SCO originated with the Shanghai Five. Formed in 1996, the initial group — including China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and … Read more

PM Modi Hosts Xi and Putin for Virtual SCO Summit a Fortnight After US Visit

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PM Modi Hosts Xi and Putin for Virtual SCO Summit a Fortnight After US Visit

Advertisement Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate this week in his first multilateral summit since an armed rebellion rattled Russia, as part of a rare international grouping in which his country still enjoys support. Leaders will convene virtually on Tuesday for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a security grouping founded by Russia and … Read more