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Chairman Says Russia’s Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China
March 29, 2023

Chairman Says Russia’s Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China

By Associated Press
China's imports from Russia, mostly oil and gas, surged 31.3 percent over a year ago in January and February to $18.6 billion.

Would India Have to Arrest Putin?
March 29, 2023

Would India Have to Arrest Putin?

By Aakash Chandran
Assessing the consequences of the ICC’s arrest warrant against the Russian president, should he attend the G-20 summit in India later this year.
Xi-Putin Meeting: Deepening Ties or a Necessary Bond?
March 28, 2023

Xi-Putin Meeting: Deepening Ties or a Necessary Bond?

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite the visit, what Russia and China will be willing to do for each other beyond diplomatic comfort remains to be seen.

This Week in Asia: March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023

This Week in Asia: March 24, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.

Take the Xi-Putin Relationship at Face Value
March 24, 2023

Take the Xi-Putin Relationship at Face Value

By Raffaello Pantucci
China and Russia are not in lockstep across the board, but they are clearly in strategic alignment at a global level.

The War in Ukraine Could Formally End in Mongolia
March 23, 2023

The War in Ukraine Could Formally End in Mongolia

By Tuvshinzaya Gantulga
Mongolia is in a unique position to facilitate talks between Ukraine and Russia.

China, Russia Recommit to Close Partnership in the Shadow of Ukraine War
March 22, 2023

China, Russia Recommit to Close Partnership in the Shadow of Ukraine War

By Shannon Tiezzi
Anyone seriously considering China playing a role as peacemaker in Ukraine needs to wrestle with its constant and overt declarations of “unswerving” partnership with Russia.
China in Russia, Japan in Ukraine: Asian Powers Enter International Diplomacy
March 22, 2023

China in Russia, Japan in Ukraine: Asian Powers Enter International Diplomacy

By William Figueroa
Understanding the meaning of the dueling trips requires a closer look at the larger context of China and Japan’s recent international diplomatic efforts. 

Japan’s Kishida Offers Ukraine Support as China’s Xi Backs Russia
March 21, 2023

Japan’s Kishida Offers Ukraine Support as China’s Xi Backs Russia

By Karl Ritter
While Chinese President Xi Jinping was in Moscow, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio made a surprise visit to Kyiv.

Why China’s Xi Jinping Is Visiting Russia
March 21, 2023

Why China’s Xi Jinping Is Visiting Russia

By Wang Wen
“If the United States and the West hope to resolve the Ukrainian crisis they should support China’s proposals for peace.”

Explaining China’s Diplomatic Strategy on Ukraine
March 21, 2023

Explaining China’s Diplomatic Strategy on Ukraine

By Jianli Yang
China has been sending strong signals that it plans to use its economic clout to bring Ukraine to the bargaining table – to Russia’s benefit. 
China’s Xi to Meet Putin as Beijing Seeks Bolder Global Role
March 18, 2023

China’s Xi to Meet Putin as Beijing Seeks Bolder Global Role

By Karl Ritter
Xi will visit Moscow on March 20-22 as speculation grows China is going to push harder for a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine.

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