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Xi and Putin Forge Alliance Amidst European Tensions

5/10/2025

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At the 80th anniversary of World War II's conclusion, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin strengthened their alliance, pledging military cooperation to counter U.S. dominance. In stark contrast, German President Steinmeier denounced Russia's "historical lies" about the Ukraine conflict, underscoring the ongoing struggle against Nazism. The event underscored the widening geopolitical rifts in Europe.

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At the 80th anniversary of World War II's conclusion, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin strengthened their alliance, pledging military cooperation to counter U.S. dominance. In stark contrast, German President Steinmeier denounced Russia's "historical lies" about the Ukraine conflict, underscoring the ongoing struggle against Nazism. The event underscored the widening geopolitical rifts in Europe.