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History: 19 April 2022
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Retrospective · events of 19 April 2022
China's deputy foreign minister pledges closer strategic ties with Moscow
Politics
A look back at two diplomatic signals sent on 19 April 2022, one from Russia's foreign minister and one from China.
Retrospective · events of 19 April 2022
Ukraine says Russia has launched its Donbas offensive
Opinion
A look back at the day Ukraine said the Donbas offensive had begun, as diplomatic and sanctions pressure on Russia widened.
Retrospective · events of 19 April 2022
Lavrov rules out nuclear weapons use
Politics
A look back at 19 April 2022, when Moscow's foreign minister answered US allegations and Beijing signalled closer ties with Russia.
Retrospective · events of 19 April 2022
What Moscow and Beijing signalled on 19 April 2022
Politics
A look back at two diplomatic messages on nuclear weapons and Chinese backing for Russia during the invasion of Ukraine.
Retrospective · events of 19 April 2022
Nuclear denials and Chinese backing on 19 April 2022
Politics
A look back at a day when Moscow ruled out nuclear use and Beijing affirmed its support for Russia's president.
Retrospective · events of 19 April 2022
Day of signals: nuclear reassurance from Russia, solidarity from China
Politics
A retrospective on 19 April 2022, when Russia's foreign minister dismissed nuclear fears and Beijing reaffirmed its ties with Moscow.