diplomat

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"It is premature to speak of a breakthrough. This is not even a step -- rather a first cautious move in the right direction," former Ukrainian diplomat Vadym Triukhan wrote in a recent analysis.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“The prevailing mindset in Beijing is that China is not sticking its neck out for anybody,” said Danny Russel, a former senior U.S. diplomat now with the Asia Society Policy Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

China's top diplomat told his North Korean counterpart on Thursday that Beijing was willing to step up exchanges and cooperation, Chinese state media reported, following their meeting in Pyongyang.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Magyar himself became a diplomat at Hungary's permanent mission in Brussels, later running Orban's team working with the European Parliament.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

King Cai had told him to play the diplomat; to flatter the Queen yet promise nothing.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo