Stevenson’s army, May 26

– SecState Blinken gives a big China speech this AM (see above).

– NYT reports Chinese efforts to reach pact with Pacific islands.

– FP says West is losing Africa to Russia.

– Reuters said Russian troops surrounding Ukraine forces.

– Finland & Sweden in talks with Turkey.

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