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The attempt by Wagner fighters to revolt against the Kremlin reveals weaknesses in the Russian president's reign, according to the secretary of state.
Despite his presence in China, Blinken and other U.S. officials had played down the prospects for any significant breakthroughs on the most vexing issues.
Shortly before leaving for China, Blinken emphasized the importance of the U.S. and China establishing and maintaining better lines of communication.
Antony Blinken had previously postponed a trip to the country indefinitely after the discovery and shootdown of what the U.S. said was a Chinese spy balloon.
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A spokesperson gave an awkward reply when asked why Blinken showed up to Henry Kissinger's birthday blowout.
The U.S. secretary of state added Moscow must pay a share of Ukraine’s reconstruction and be held accountable for invading its neighbor.
Serbs held more protests in a northern town where clashes with NATO-led peacekeepers left dozens injured and sparked fears of renewed conflict.
The Kremlin said the U.S. was "undoubtedly" behind a drone strike targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The secretary of state expressed "grave concern" over the Kremlin's detention of Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
China's leader arrived in Moscow days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.