Putin’s global allies are helping Russia upend the US-led world order
As Vladimir Putin concludes his trip to China, the warmth of his relationship with President Xi Jinping shines through, fostering robust trade and heightened defence collaboration. Despite Western attempts to ostracize him post-Ukraine invasion, Putin finds solace in allies like China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran. With shared ambitions to challenge the US-led global order, these alliances offer Russia both economic lifelines and strategic partnerships, countering efforts of isolation.
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By Greg Sullivan and Anthony Halpin
Vladimir Putin is wrapping up a trip to China, where his warm ties with President Xi Jinping have led to booming trade and increasing defense coordination. More than two years since his February 2022 invasion of Ukraine began, it's a far cry from efforts by the US and its Group of Seven allies to isolate the Russian leader.
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