AOL

15 Countries That Were Once Part of the Soviet Union

The Soviet Union stretched across Asia and Europe and ruled more than 15 republics. Unfortunately, the era of centralized control came crashing down in 1991. This resulted in redrawn borders and ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

China affirms ex-Soviet nations’ sovereignty after uproar

BEIJING >> The Chinese government said today it respected the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics after Beijing’s ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they weren’t ...
CNN

Chinese ambassador sparks European outrage over suggestion former Soviet states don’t exist

European countries are demanding answers from Beijing after its top diplomat in Paris questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet republics, in comments that could undermine China’s efforts to be seen ...
CNBC

China says it respects ex-Soviet nations after envoy’s 'unacceptable' comments on sovereignty

Lu Shaye, China's ambassador to France, told French media on Friday that countries formerly part of the Soviet Union lacked status in international law. The comment sparked criticism in several ...
Business Insider

China walks back ambassador's claim that ex-Soviet states aren't real countries, a position that played strongly into Putin's hands

China's foreign ministry walked back ambassador's comments dismissing ex-Soviet states' sovereignty. European countries reacted angrily to Lu Shaye's comments, which hinted at closer China-Russia ties ...
PBS

China affirms ex-Soviet nations' sovereignty after ambassador comments

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government said Monday it respected the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics after Beijing's ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they weren't ...