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Add as preferred source on GoogleKaja Kallas warns of an autocratic alliance of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea challenging the rules-based international order.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday the leaders of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea - who appeared together at a military parade in Beijing - represented an "autocratic alliance" challenging the rules-based international order.
"While Western leaders gather in diplomacy, an autocratic alliance is seeking a fast track to a new world order," Kallas, the European Union's high representative for foreign and security policy, told reporters in Brussels.
"Looking at President Xi standing alongside the leaders of Russia, Iran, (and) North Korea in Beijing today, these aren't just anti-Western optics: This is a direct challenge to the international system built on rules."
(Reporting by Andrew Gray; Editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten)
Kaja Kallas mentioned the leaders of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Kallas stated that their appearance together at a military parade in Beijing represents a direct challenge to the international system.
Kallas emphasized that while Western leaders engage in diplomacy, this autocratic alliance is pursuing a fast track to a new world order.
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