China is treating the conflict as a proxy war, to wear down Moscow and Washington in advance of an invasion of Taiwan
China is treating the conflict as a proxy war, to wear down Moscow and Washington in advance of an invasion of Taiwan
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Russian leader briefs Chinese president on Moscow’s communication with Washington as Donald Trump’s deadline for ceasefire looms.
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