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Could the US Block Russian Oil Exports to China? Yes, But It’s a Bad Idea
By Joseph Webster
A U.S. blockade of Russian maritime crude oil exports to China is feasible, but would be extremely unwise outside of wartime or near-wartime conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Another Uzbek Killed in Ukraine
By Niginakhon Saida
Uzbek migrant workers in Russia, and those serving time in Russian prisons, are particularly vulnerable to recruitment into the Russian military.
Why So Much Attention on Russia’s Vague Proposal for a ‘Gas Union’ With Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia might actually be interested in Russian gas, but please don’t call it a “union.”
Russian Oil Price Cap, EU Ban Aim to Limit Kremlin War Chest
By David McHugh
Western leaders are walking a fine line between trying to cut Russia's oil income and preventing an oil shortage that would cause a price spike and worsen inflation.
Tajik-made Iranian Drones Are Not in Ukraine Either
By Catherine Putz
The kind of Iranian drones Tajikistan has an agreement to manufacture are not those seen in the sky over Ukraine.
How China’s Air Force Can Benefit from the Russia-Ukraine War
By Jhao-kai JHENG and Lin (Kirin) PU
Russia has aerospace technology China has long wanted to access, and Moscow is hurting for customers at present.
Kazakhstan Continues to Break Ranks With Russia
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
The not-so-subtle criticism of the Russian government regarding Ukraine in Kazakh President Tokayev’s UNGA speech should not be overlooked.
Russia Seeks Closer Security Ties With China as Key Goal
By Vladimir Isachenkov
Nikolai Patrushev, secretary of the Russian Security Council, described the "strengthening of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation with Beijing as an unconditional priority of Russia's foreign policy."
Former Russian President Questions Kazakhstan’s Sovereignty
By Paolo Sorbello
Medvedev has since deleted the social media post and blamed hackers.