Applebaum: What binds Russia, China, Iran and North Korea is not religion or ideology.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) June 12, 2026
China is communist, Russia nationalist, Iran theocratic. What binds them is fear of liberal language: rights, rule of law, separation of powers and independent courts. 1/ pic.twitter.com/oYQh9HxegG