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Wagner to hand over weapons; China urges economic co-operation, and more
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Russia’s defence ministry said that the Wagner mercenary group would begin to transfer its weapons and military hardware to the country’s army. Also, Speaking at the World Economic Forum China’s prime minister criticised the efforts of some in the West to de-risk their economic ties with his country.
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