Evan Gershkovich, who works for The Wall Street Journal, knew the risks of reporting in Russia but felt a deep connection to the country, his friends said.
Category: International Relations
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Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
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Huawei, Pummeled by U.S. Sanctions, Reports Plunge in Profit
The company blamed the profit decline on pandemic lockdowns and an increase in research and development to counter restrictions on access to U.S. technology.
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After Doling Out Huge Loans, China Is Now Bailing Out Countries
Beijing is emerging as a new heavyweight in providing emergency funds to debt-ridden countries, catching up to the I.M.F. as a lender of last resort.
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Kamala Harris Looks to Deepen Relations With Africa Amid China’s Influence
In a weeklong trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, the vice president will face a balancing act as she tries to foster a collaborative U.S. relationship.
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Support Grows to Have Russia Pay for Ukraine’s Rebuilding
Although U.S. officials have cautioned against seizing Russia’s reserves in foreign banks, others say it’s “crazy” not to after Moscow’s war of aggression.
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U.S. Due Diligence Firm Says China Detained Its Employees
Five Chinese nationals were taken away last Monday, and the company, which does corporate investigations, and its law firm have been unable to contact them.
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China’s Rise Relied on the West. Xi Jinping Is Turning Away.
The Chinese leader has edged ever closer to Russia, while distancing China from countries that have helped it develop over the past four decades.