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The anatomy of India’s Ukraine dilemma

New Delhi has taken a subtle pro-Moscow position on the question of Russian attacks against Ukraine

The Hindu

Scare-mongering on China is a threat to our democracy, and responsible media must guard against it

There is a great deal more at stake than national security in Scott Morrison’s hyper-partisan and grossly dishonest accusation that Anthony Albanese and his deputy, Richard Marles, are carrying the hopes of the Chinese regime at the forthcoming election.

The Conversation

White House calls on China to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The White House called on China to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Sunday as Moscow's onslaught against its neighbor continued and Russian President Vladimir Putin put nuclear forces on high alert.

Reuters

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Western sanctions tie Russia even tighter to China

"China's in the driver's seat right now."

Axios

Scott Morrison’s Beijing attacks risk serious consequences

Scott Morrison's attacks on China for not condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine are heightening tensions for no strategic gain, an expert has warned.

The New Daily

Ukraine: what will China do? There are signs it is uneasy about Putin’s methods

Beijing has held off from backing Russia, raising questions about the extent of any partnership

The Guardian - UK

Uncharmed: why Chinese film fans are shunning Hollywood

Even the worldwide smash Encanto failed to satisfy millions of cinemagoers who now demand homemade fare

The Guardian - UK

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Germany stresses China's "special responsibility" over Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stressed China's "special responsibility" with regard to Ukraine in a telephone call with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, the ministry said on Twitter on Saturday.

Reuters

Invisible threats / Japan searches for ways to exclude China from key infrastructure

This is the fifth installment in a series that explores Japan's vulnerabilities in areas including the protection of vital information and supply networks, prompting the Japanese government to expedite efforts to pass an "economic security promotion law."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Australia to provide ‘lethal aid’ to Ukraine as it fights invading Russian troops

Prime minister says Moscow ‘must pay a heavy price’ after Labor warns China it should not ‘take comfort’ from attack on Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

China so far not helping Russia evade Western sanctions - U.S. official

China so far does not appear to be helping Russia evade Western financial sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, but doing so would "do profound damage" to China's reputation, a senior Biden Administration official said on Saturday.

Reuters

Labor warns China against any 'aggressive changes' toward Taiwan in wake of Ukraine-Russia war

Labor's Shadow Foreign Minister Penny Wong says no country, including China, should "take any comfort" from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

ABC News

Russia must pay heavy price: Morrison

Scott Morrison says Russia must pay a heavy price for the invasion of the Ukraine and is now considering "lethal aid" though NATO.

AAP

Russia-Ukraine conflict could add pressure to Australia's 'skyrocketing' farm costs

With the return of better seasons, eastern Australian farmers are preparing for another big winter crop, but the cost of planting has almost never been higher.

ABC News

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin and the West: From Curiosity to Cataclysm

Russian President Vladimir Putin's two decades of relations with the West, initially marked by fascination over what the ex-KGB agent stood for and then bursts of cooperation, have now reached a point of no return with his invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The attack has created an indelible rupture between Russia…

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's success in fending off COVID comes back to haunt

For two years, Hong Kong successfully insulated most of its residents from COVID-19, even going nearly three months late last year without a single locally spread case

The Independent UK

India walks tightrope over calls for ally Russia's isolation

India has abstained from voting on a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding that Russia cease its invasion of Ukraine

Bangkok Post

China distances itself from Russia

China is attempting to distance itself from Russia as the scale of the invasion of Ukraine becomes clear, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying it was “absolutely imperative” for all sides to exercise restraint to prevent the conflict from “getting out of control”.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

China Is Russia’s Best Hope to Blunt Sanctions, but Wary

China is the only friend that might help Russia blunt the impact of economic sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, but President Xi Jinping’s government is giving no sign it might be willing to risk its own access to US and European markets by doing too much. Even if Beijing…

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: If Putin doesn’t fear Western sanctions, his cronies might

A decade ago, I was a U.S. diplomat serving in Warsaw, Poland. I had a close group of Polish friends who, while not in the field of foreign affairs, had a strong fear of Putin’s Russia. They were concerned his aggression and resentment would lead him one day to launch…

Benzinga

EV Week In Review: Tesla Bets Big On China, Lucid Hit With Recall Woes, Li Auto Surprises With Quarterly Profit, Ford Puts to Rest Spin-off Talks And More

EV shares had a mixed ride in the week ending February 25, as the Ukrainian conflict kept risk aversion going in the markets. Market leader Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) continued to bleed during the week, having dropped to a psychological support of around $700, its lowest level since August 2021.

Caixin Global

Weekly Must-Read: How the Balance of Power Over Ukraine Shattered Overnight

China urges restraint after Putin recognizes the independence of two separatist regions established by pro-Russian forces

Reuters

Russia's Ukraine attack forces Beijing into diplomatic dance

Russia's attack on Ukraine, which China refuses to condemn or even call an invasion, has sent Beijing into a diplomatic scramble to limit blowback while standing by a partner with which it has grown increasingly close in opposition to the West.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Invisible threats / Japan seeks to prevent outflow of technology

This is the fourth installment in a series that explores Japan's vulnerabilities in areas including the protection of vital information and supply networks, prompting the Japanese government to expedite efforts to pass an "economic security promotion law."

Reuters

China says U.S. warship sailing in Taiwan Strait 'provocative'

A U.S. warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Saturday, part of what the U.S. military calls routine activity but which China described as "provocative".

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