The rift, provoked by the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russian custody, was the latest in a series of spats that revealed a deeper diplomatic rift between the former allies.
Azerbaijan’s embassy in Moscow on Wednesday. Tensions continued to grow this week between Russia and Azerbaijan, which was once considered one of Moscow’s closest partners among former Soviet states.
China has become trendy for Russians who once worshiped everything Western. Young people are learning Mandarin, and Chinese culture and goods have become ubiquitous in Moscow.
Chiho, a restaurant chain in Moscow. Chinese restaurants have been sprouting in cities across Russia.
China has become trendy for Russians who once worshiped everything Western. Young people are learning Mandarin, and Chinese culture and goods have become ubiquitous in Moscow.
Chiho, a restaurant chain in Moscow. Chinese restaurants have been sprouting in cities across Russia.
Moscow has hoped to mend relations with the United States while continuing to wage war in Ukraine, but Mr. Putin’s insistence on pushing his offensive has come at a diplomatic cost.
The annual economic forum in St. Petersburg used to yield multibillion-dollar deals and feature performances by global music stars. With the war in Ukraine still raging, the mood has shifted.
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