Vietnam Chases Secret Russian Arms Deal, Even as It Deepens U.S. Ties

Defying U.S. sanctions, a Vietnamese government document lays out a plan to buy Russian weapons, which officials see as a way to upgrade its military as a hedge against China. By Hannah Beech Sept. 9, 2023 Sign up for The Interpreter newsletter, for Times subscribers only.  Original analysis on the week’s biggest global stories, from columnist Amanda …

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