Russia and China held new round of stability talks to support multilateralism

This new round of stability talks between Russia and China signals a potential strengthening of their partnership aimed at promoting multilateralism, which could impact global geopolitical dynamics.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 3 Feb 2026, 08:45 UTCOn the live feed at 08:25 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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The emphasis on stability may suggest a coordinated response to Western policies, potentially affecting market sentiment and leading to increased volatility in related assets such as currencies, commodities, and equities in the longer term.

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