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Russian invasion of Ukraine
China’s Special Envoy Concludes Talks in Ukraine
By Shannon Tiezzi
China attempted to downplay expectations from its first serious attempt at mediation, emphasizing that “there is no panacea for defusing the crisis."
South Korea’s President Vows to Expand Non-lethal Aid to Ukraine
By Kim Tong-hyung
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska requested the additional aid in a meeting with President Yoon in Seoul.
China’s Ukraine Envoy Due to Start Europe Trip
By Associated Press
Li Hui, a former ambassador to Moscow, will visit Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany, and Russia to discuss a political settlement to the war.
Kazakhstan Moves to Curtail Parallel Trade to Russia
By Catherine Putz
The cost of electronics and household appliances in Russia may increase by 10-12 percent due to new restrictions at the Kazakh border.
Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade
By Catherine Putz
It is difficult to disentangle the political choices made by Central Asian leaders to attend Moscow’s parade this year from the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Building a US Special Forces ‘Stealth Network’ on Taiwan
By A. B. Abrams
The U.S. is making preparations for Ukraine-style military operations on Taiwan.
Polish President’s Visit to Mongolia Highlights Ulaanbaatar’s Ukraine Approach
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
Will the president of Mongolia pay a return visit to Poland – and perhaps stop by Ukraine?
Kazakhstan’s Druzhba Prospects: Central Asian Oil to Supply Europe?
By Mikhail Strokan
As the EU seeks to substitute Russian energy resources, Kazakhstan sees an opportunity.
South Korean Industry Arming NATO Is a Terrifying Prospect For Russia
By A. B. Abrams
South Korean-built K2 tanks arriving in Poland is just the beginning.
The Kazakhstanis Picking Sides in Putin’s War in Ukraine
By Dan Storyev and Nazeer Baturin
While Kazakhstan's government is balancing, these Kazakhstanis have already picked a side in Putin's war on Ukraine.
G7 Foreign Ministers Reject Chinese, North Korean, Russian Aggression
By Matthew Lee and Foster Klug
While the Russian invasion of Ukraine dominated the agenda, the role of Japan as chair of this year's talks provided an opportunity to discuss coordinated action on China.
China Has Options to Arm Russia Indirectly. But Does It Need To?
By A. B. Abrams
There are safer ways for Beijing to address Russian munitions shortages in Ukraine than sending Chinese weapons to the frontlines.