The presidents were all smiles when they met last week, but Beijing knows it has the upper hand while the Ukraine war rages on
Mark Galeotti is an Analyst at Mayak Intelligence. He specializes in exploring murky topics related to Russian politics and global crime, with a focus on regional interest and world news across various areas, including Latin America and North America. Mark's insights and analyses have been featured in prominent publications such as The Telegraph, The Guardian, and The Times.












