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China Backs Russia to Distract U.S. from Beijing

7/4/2025

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged EU diplomat Kaja Kallas on July 3 that Russia must prevail in the Ukraine conflict, as it distracts the U.S. from addressing Beijing's rise. Amid Western sanctions, China stands by Russia, facing accusations of arms support, while dwindling U.S. military aid to Ukraine adds to the tension.

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged EU diplomat Kaja Kallas on July 3 that Russia must prevail in the Ukraine conflict, as it distracts the U.S. from addressing Beijing's rise. Amid Western sanctions, China stands by Russia, facing accusations of arms support, while dwindling U.S. military aid to Ukraine adds to the tension.