Russia
Russian-led security bloc fraying along multiple lines
At a regional security summit, the Kazakh president called for peace in Ukraine and Armenia's leader criticised allies
RussiaRussia can expect only limited Chinese assistance
China's political support is for Russia generally, not its war, and there are limits to economic assistance
ChinaEgypt will aim to balance Russia and the West
Both Russia and Western states are important to Egypt, and the war in Ukraine has put it in a difficult position
EgyptScrutiny of US foreign online campaigns will rise
Meta reports that it has tracked and removed foreign influence campaigns by US, Chinese and Russian state actors
InternationalRussia-EU rhetorical enchanges contain hard truths
The European Parliament says Russia is a “state sponsor of terrorism” for its attacks on civilians and infrastructure
RussiaGeopolitical tensions cloud uranium market
International tensions heighten fears about Western dependence on autocratic states for uranium, especially processing
InternationalRussia turns nuclear risk warnings against UN agency
Moscow has accused the International Atomic Energy (IAEA) of understating recent damage at a nuclear plant it occupies
RussiaDiaz-Canel trip will cement Cuba-Russia ties
The Cuban president has expressed strong support for Russia, risking damage to Cuba’s reputation with other states
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