TOKYO -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a diplomatic offensive to court emerging and developing countries in Asia and Africa, tapping into their frustrations by offering an alternative to the Western-led order.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to journalists after the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit meeting in Kazakhstan on July 4. (Pool photo via Reuters)
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