💨 Abstract
Since launching Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has shifted his international travels away from Western nations, focusing instead on strengthening ties with ex-Soviet allies and developing countries. His trips, primarily to locations like Minsk, Pyongyang, and Beijing, aim to counter Western isolation efforts. Putin’s travel is also constrained by an International Criminal Court warrant, prompting him to avoid countries that recognize its authority. Recently, he announced his first visit to a Western country since the Ukraine invasion—Alaska.
Courtesy: WTOP Staff
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