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Lavrov refers to Putin as Xi’s ‘donkey’ in China visit, exposing Russia’s dependency
Yahoo! News ^

Posted on 05/17/2024 12:04:17 PM PDT by Brilliant

In an unexpected moment, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov referred to his leader, Vladimir Putin, as Chinese President Xi Jinping's "donkey" and admitted that nothing now depends on Moscow.

He made the eyebrow-raising comment in response to a question from a Russian propagandist about an informal meeting planned after the official talks during Putin’s visit to Beijing.

“You know, as they say in the East, the guest is the master's donkey. Therefore, of course, all programs depend on the kind offers that the Chinese president and his team have made to our president,” Lavrov explained, offering a glimpse into the true nature of the relationship between the two countries. It appears China holds the dominant position, while Moscow finds itself increasingly dependent, almost like a loyal companion following its master.

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TOPICS: China; Foreign Affairs; Russia; Ukraine
KEYWORDS: lavrov; putinhumiliated; thenewvoiceofukraine; yahoosnooz
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To: ifinnegan

Russia could have been our check against China.


21 posted on 05/17/2024 1:35:55 PM PDT by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING AMERICA, AND HE WILL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE HIM!)
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To: cowboyusa

“ Russia could have been our check against China.”

Clinton and Bushes were sold out to Chicoms.

Idiots. I agree. Post Soviet Russia could have gone totally different.


22 posted on 05/17/2024 2:05:16 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: PGR88

I didn’t beat my wife.

You think that’s clever?

You think I’m asking some sort of trick gotcha question?

I’m not.


23 posted on 05/17/2024 2:06:39 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: ifinnegan

why don’t you answer the question?


24 posted on 05/17/2024 2:08:47 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: canuck_conservative

LOLling at the way Zeepers suck up and promote MSM propaganda. Why are you Washington trolls even here?


25 posted on 05/17/2024 2:10:15 PM PDT by EnderWiggin1970
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To: Brilliant

WOW

pooty must be in dire straights to put up with that LOL

pooty just got humiliated

May it be only the beginning

May it be so!


26 posted on 05/17/2024 2:12:27 PM PDT by Sunsong
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To: Brilliant

False.


27 posted on 05/17/2024 2:21:39 PM PDT by GrumpyOldGuy
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To: PGR88

What question?

I answered your silly question.

Why are you unable or scared to say what you think?


28 posted on 05/17/2024 2:24:58 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: canuck_conservative

This:

“Truth hurts

Russia, meet your new Master”

China should take Siberia back now too.


29 posted on 05/17/2024 2:28:08 PM PDT by Sunsong
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To: binreadin

I haven’t seen the video and I don’t speak Russian. However, I suspect he was trying to butter up Xi. Putin depends on his allies as much as Ukraine depends on its allies. A large part of the Russian attackers are mercenaries from other countries.


30 posted on 05/17/2024 3:19:40 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: Brilliant
Lavrov refers to Putin as Xi’s ‘donkey’ in China visit, exposing Russia’s dependency


31 posted on 05/17/2024 3:47:49 PM PDT by tlozo ( Trump: "As everyone agrees, Ukraine Survival and Strength...is also important to us!" )
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To: Brilliant

The stupidity of Americans to continue to lap up state propaganda is breathtaking. Wave an American flag and conservatives will be first at the table gorging on the nonsense.


32 posted on 05/18/2024 5:58:36 AM PDT by Bull Man
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To: GrumpyOldGuy

https://x.com/gerashchenko_en/status/1790998212293132524?s=46&t=SDPjR8MHAHpEdvfT-pypSg


33 posted on 05/18/2024 6:10:15 AM PDT by Brilliant
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