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Russian invasion of Ukraine
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.
New Ukraine Sanctions Target Business Interests of Russian-Uzbek Billionaire Usmanov
By Catherine Putz
Usmanov was personally sanctioned shortly after the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, but new sanctions target his “wide network of businesses.”
China’s Xi Calls for Ukraine Peace Talks to Resume
By Associated Press
But Xi gave no indication Beijing would use its leverage as Vladimir Putin's diplomatic partner to press for a settlement.
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.
Is a New Russia-China-India Bloc Forming in the East?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Putin’s grand plans hinge on an India-China thaw. Can he convince Xi to ease tensions with India?
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.
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.