Shared resentments’ but Russia ties could be ‘awkward’ for ChinaRussia and China’s leaders have met more than 30 times since 2013, but the Ukraine crisis is a test of the relationship.
As Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine, close ally China finds itself in a difficult position on the international stage as it tries to balance close ties with Moscow with its own domestic concerns and a desire to retain a working relationship with Europe.
Russian billionaires see wealth tumble as tensions escalateAs Ukraine conflict intensifies, the fortunes of Russia’s super-rich have shrunk amid sanctions and sinking stock markets.
The fortunes of Russia’s super-rich have tumbled $32 billion this year, with the escalating conflict in Ukraine poised to make that wealth destruction much larger.
