Russia is weaker -- but no less dangerous
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-31 13:33 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Ukraine/Russia, Energy, China, International Orgs, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, failed to secure a gas pipeline deal from Chinese leader Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing in late May, but this setback and other pressures may only make him more belligerent toward NATO members in Europe. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP)
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