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China’s Xi speaks to Putin; calls for ‘negotiation’ with Ukraine

Chinese president says ‘China supports Russia and Ukraine to resolve the issue through negotiation.’

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022

Russia has spent years preparing for international sanctions

SINGAPORE — With no appetite for military confrontation, the U.S. and its allies are relying on sweeping economic sanctions to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to pull out of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

Beyond NATO, new alliances could defend democracy and counter Putin

Russian aggression toward Ukraine continues. The nations of the world, and their current alliances, have so far proved ineffective at curbing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions.

The Conversation · Feb 25, 2022

Why Boris Johnson wants Russia ejected from SWIFT and what it could mean for the world

‘It would have a massive economic impact on Russia but it also would have a massive international impact. It’s not something you could do a snap decision on’

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022

Agora Looks for New Excitement With Online Workplace Audio, Karaoke Metaverse

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Benzinga · Feb 25, 2022

War in Ukraine is a severe test of China’s new axis with Russia

Beijing will tread carefully, and weigh up whether its strategic alliance with Moscow is worth the cost of this reckless invasion, says Yu Jie of Chatham House’s Asia-Pacific Programme

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022

Nixon library marks 50 years of US-China relations amid low point for diplomacy

YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Fifty years ago, President Nixon landed in Beijing in a historic visit to China that opened the door to diplomatic relations between the two countries, shifting the power dynamics of the Cold War and undermining the Soviet Union's global influence.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

China leaves Russia’s war off front pages as Xi stays silent

Chinese state media left Russia’s invasion of Ukraine off their front pages Friday as Beijing weighed its response, even as the outbreak of war in Europe dominated conversations on Chinese social media.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022

Where do Russia’s allies stand as Western powers slam Moscow?

Russia’s allies walk a tightrope between security concerns and economic interest after Moscow’s all-out war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022

Putin tells China's Xi that Russia is ready to talk with Ukraine - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation to Minsk for negotiations with representatives of Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Russian leader held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022