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The U.S. and Moscow are linked through their complex geopolitical relationship, involving mutual intelligence operations at diplomatic outposts [1], strategic concerns regarding military cooperation {fact:2, fact:3}, and shared threat perceptions regarding defense systems {fact:4, fact:5}. Additionally, the two are connected through high-level diplomatic engagements, such as the meeting between U.S. envoys and President Putin in Moscow [2].

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Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org RAND Corporation 2 facts
claimCloser cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in peacetime subversion efforts and potential wartime collaboration poses strategic concerns for the United States.
claimThe United States views the prospect of closer cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in both peacetime subversion efforts and potential wartime collaboration as a strategic concern requiring close observation.
Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org SWP 2 facts
claimBeijing and Moscow share a congruent threat perception regarding US, South Korean, and Japanese radar systems, which they believe can track the trajectories of Chinese and Russian missiles.
claimBeijing and Moscow share a threat perception regarding US, South Korean, and Japanese radar systems, which serves as a foundation for the 'comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination' between China and Russia.
War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 1 fact
accountU.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a lengthy meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where Putin stated that the possibility of a long-term settlement depended on one specific issue.
Rethinking Espionage in the Modern Era cjil.uchicago.edu Chicago Journal of International Law 1 fact
quoteFor over 70 years, Moscow has staffed its embassy and consulates in the United States with intelligence operatives tasked with stealing significant secrets, a practice mirrored by Washington's use of diplomatic outposts in Russia.