China's support to Russia has escalated since the war's commencement, with pivotal moments including Putin's mobilization announcement in September 2022 and Xi Jinping's meeting with him in March 2023, marking a significant surge in Chinese imports. Despite Western sanctions, parts from Western countries are reaching Russia through intermediaries like the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
Narendra Modi’s reputation for prosperity is likely to propel him to a third term. But for India’s economic successes to last, the country needs a set of new reforms. Despite a host of sanctions from the West, Russia still has a booming arms industry. Where are all the weapons coming from (09:50)? And, the perils of trying to work on a plane (13:54).
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