China upholds Ukraine’s territorial integrity in principle but will not pressure Russia directly; it awaits clarity from U.S.-Russia talks.
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The Assad regime collapsed because it was brittle—a hollowed-out state propped up by dwindling foreign support and criminal networks.
Russia and Saudi Arabia mark a century of diplomatic relations, evolving into a strategic partnership spanning energy, trade, and cultural exchange.
Russia declared U.N. sanctions on Iran “annulled,” splitting the Security Council and creating competing international legal realities.
China and Russia have altered the Gulf equation, providing Iran with a strategic shield against U.S. pressure.
As Iran’s regime faces its deepest crisis, its strategic partners China and Russia are beginning to hedge.
Turkey’s energy demand risks deepening dependence on Russia; diversification into renewables, LNG, and new nuclear partners is essential.
Russia uses gold and Chinese networks to bypass Western sanctions and sustain its war economy.
Iraq’s nuclear deals with Russia and China, led by a militia-linked minister, raise proliferation risks and threaten U.S. relations.
U.S. policy must prevent Syria’s fragmentation to diminish Russia’s strategic influence and stabilize the region as a neutral buffer.