More countries are openly flaunting their ties with Putin. They say it's just business.

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Mongolia's President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh shake hands. Mongolian men on horses nin background.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin met Mongolia's President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh recently. Mongolia did not arrest Putin even though the country is a ICC member.

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Russia's UN ambassador shoots down Trump's claim he could end the fighting in Ukraine in a day

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Donald Trump (left) and Vladimir Putin (right).
Donald Trump (left) and Vladimir Putin (right).

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G20 members agree to refer to Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the 'war in Ukraine' instead of the 'war against Ukraine' in a capitulation to Putin, who wasn't even there

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Biden visible amid group of men in suits, two in forefront with back to camera
President Joe Biden attends a working session at the G20 in New Delhi, India, on September 9, 2023.

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Bill Richardson, the former New Mexico governor and UN ambassador just nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work to free political prisoners, has died at 75

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Bill Richardson
Former Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico.

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Zelenskyy 'bombed' at his first White House meeting and 'pissed Biden off,' says new book

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) meets with U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office at the White House on September 01, 2021 in Washington, DC
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) meets with U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office at the White House on September 01, 2021 in Washington, DC

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Those desperate to break the deadlock in Ukraine are hoping China will turn on Russia. They shouldn't hold their breath.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during an official welcome ceremony at The Grand Kremlin Palace, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during an official welcome ceremony at The Grand Kremlin Palace, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

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Biden is trying to lure Saudi Arabia's crown prince away from China with lucrative promises, despite once threatening to make him a 'pariah'

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Biden and Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) fist bumping.
US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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A $12,000 writing set from Putin, a photo of Queen Elizabeth, and 5 other unusual presents Biden got from world leaders in 2021

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Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden reach to shake hands.
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, arrive to meet at the 'Villa la Grange', June 16, 2021, in Geneva, Switzerland.

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