Why strengthening ties with the Global South was a top priority for Putin’s recent diplomacy blitz

• Over the past two weeks, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin staged a major diplomatic blitz.
• Across three events in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East and New Delhi, India, as well as a state visit by Vietnam’s leader, he met with some 18 heads of state.
• Among them were the leaders of heavyweights of the...