
Why Vladimir Putin’s Family Is Learning Mandarin
The Political Scene | The New Yorker
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A comparison of a state dinner where a prominent figure briefly appeared with the Clintons who stayed longer, followed by an analysis of global events such as the death of Iran's president, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin's meeting, and the Ukraine situation, emphasizing the lack of focus on foreign affairs in recent political campaigns. The power dynamics and growing alliance between Russia and China are highlighted, including Putin's study of Mandarin.
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