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European Leaders Urge Stronger Defense Against Russia-China Alliance

6/1/2025

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Leaders Address Security

At the Shangri-La Dialogue, European leaders voiced alarm over the deepening ties between Russia and China, especially with North Korean troops in Ukraine. Kaja Kallas highlighted the vital link between European and Indo-Pacific security, while US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called for regional allies to strengthen their defenses against China's looming military threats.

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Lavrov Advocates Dialogue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is calling for a renewed Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral dialogue, highlighting a recent easing of tensions between India and China. He voiced worries about NATO's growing presence in the Indo-Pacific, which he believes strains India's ties with China. The RIC initiative seeks to bolster security and economic collaboration among these key nations.

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Leaders Address Security

At the Shangri-La Dialogue, European leaders voiced alarm over the deepening ties between Russia and China, especially with North Korean troops in Ukraine. Kaja Kallas highlighted the vital link between European and Indo-Pacific security, while US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called for regional allies to strengthen their defenses against China's looming military threats.

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