Is the U.S. Losing in Vietnam? Russia, North Korea and China Are Gaining.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 10 min read 100% complete by Damien CaveOctober 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM

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The U.S. is facing reduced influence in Vietnam as the country increases its military cooperation with Russia despite American sanctions against Moscow over Ukraine. Initially, there were expectations that Vietnam would purchase C-130 military transport planes from the U.S., but instead, Hanoi has bolstered its acquisitions of Russian military equipment including air-defense systems and submarine upgrades. This shift is evidenced by high-level meetings and undisclosed purchases between Russia and Vietnam. The transactions have largely evaded sanctions through hidden payment methods and other means.

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Ukraine 40% Vietnam’s 80th National Day 40% C-130 military transport planes ×240% Hanoi ×250% The New York Times ×250% North Korea 60% China ×270% Russia ×580% US ×490% Vietnam ×8100%

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u.s.-vietnam relations 80% russian arms sales 75% military equipment 65% sanctions evasion 60% geopolitical swing states 55% vietnam defense expo 50% vietnam-russia cooperation 45% u.s. volatility 45% c-130 military transport planes 45% russian military partnership 40%

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Negative

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New York Times - World

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Vietnam

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