Vladimir Putin’s popularity has ebbed and flowed over the 18 years he’s been in power — but nothing boosted him quite like the annexation of Crimea in 2014, which was genuinely popular among most Russians. But with Russia’s economy in the doldrums, shows of geopolitical resolve are an easy way for Putin to maintain popularity as he settles into his fourth presidential term (fifth term in power overall).
Tensions between the US and China are back in the spotlight as Trump and Xi prepare to meet in South Korea.
The US president imposed sanctions on the two largest Russian oil firms. The effectiveness of this strategy depends on whether it forces China and India to stop buying Russian crude.
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The US president signed a raft of trade deals on Sunday at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, but the main event of his Asia trip will be his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.