In the midst of a positive shift in India-China relations, concerns remain over the leadership-centric nature of the thaw, with mutual distrust evident in discrepancies between the two sides’ statements following recent meetings. Despite progress on minor issues and border disengagement agreements, the future sustainability of the warming ties is uncertain, especially with the impact of the incoming Trump administration and the overarching influence of strongman leadership in both countries.
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Trump says US had ‘very good’ talks with Putin, Ukraine war could end
In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump stated that there is a "very good chance" that the war between Russia and Ukraine could come to an end after "productive" discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump requested that Putin spare the lives of Ukrainian troops who are surrounded, and US envoy Steve Witkoff had a lengthy meeting with Putin in Moscow to convey signals to Trump about potential next steps in negotiations. Kremlin...
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