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Putin and Xi's Alliance Fuels Global Tensions Amid Ukraine Crisis

3/9/2025

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In a world teetering on the brink, Putin and Xi's 'friendship without limits' looms large as Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolds. Meanwhile, Trump’s reluctance to criticize Putin, instead labeling Zelensky a dictator, adds to the tension. A recent UN resolution sidestepped condemning Russia, with the U.S. and China aligning with Moscow, sparking fears over intelligence sharing and nuclear ties.

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Story summary

In a world teetering on the brink, Putin and Xi's 'friendship without limits' looms large as Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolds. Meanwhile, Trump’s reluctance to criticize Putin, instead labeling Zelensky a dictator, adds to the tension. A recent UN resolution sidestepped condemning Russia, with the U.S. and China aligning with Moscow, sparking fears over intelligence sharing and nuclear ties.