China Backs Russian ‘National Stability’ as Diplomats Meet

Beijing says weekend drama was ‘Russia’s internal affair’
First meeting of nations’ diplomats since Wagner mutiny

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By Phila Siu

June 25, 2023 at 8:48 AM UTC

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June 26, 2023 at 12:12 AM UTC

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China said it supports Russia’s actions to maintain national stability, a day after Moscow defused the biggest threat to President Vladimir Putin’s rule.