Putin's War Weakens as China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Turkey Distance Themselves
The article reports that Vladimir Putin's foreign policy is facing multiple setbacks as key partners quietly distance themselves from Russia. China has delivered a double snub by refusing to supply marine propulsion systems for Russia's Arctic northern sea route and effectively killing the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline deal by demanding a price one-fifth of what Moscow offered. Russia, losing its European gas market and facing refinery strikes, now must import refined products from China. Other countries are also exploiting Russia's weakness: Kazakhstan banned most Russian wheat imports, Azerbaijan's leader publicly supported Ukraine, and Armenia is unilaterally restoring rail links to Turkey and Azerbaijan despite Russian objections. The analysis highlights Russia's diminishing leverage and growing isolation.
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