Russia’s Putin visits China’s Xi in Beijing. What does each want?
Does the “no limits” relationship have limits? Russian President Vladimir Putin is embarking on his first foreign trip since his splashy inauguration to a fifth…
Russia’s Putin to visit China in first foreign trip since re-election | Vladimir Putin News
The Russian leader’s May 16-17 visit aims to underscore the deepening ‘no limits’ partnership with China’s Xi Jinping. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China…
Russia’s defence rejig: ‘Unfortunately for Ukraine, a very effective move’ | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv, Ukraine – Appointing an economist to helm a defence ministry during a war may sound like a recipe for disaster. Andrei Belousov, who is…
How significant is Russia’s new military offensive in northeastern Ukraine? | Russia-Ukraine war
Troops take control of villages and attack energy facilities in Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian military says Russian troops are making gains along its northeastern border.…
Russia’s Putin to remove Shoigu as defence minister | News
President proposes Andrey Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council. Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a cabinet reshuffle,…
Russia’s Putin says ‘arrogant’ West risking global conflict | Vladimir Putin News
In Victory Day speech, Russian president says his forces are in a ‘state of combat readiness’. Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the “arrogant” West of…
Vladimir Putin: Russia’s modern-day tsar sworn in for fifth term
Inside the Kremlin Palace, I met one of President Putin's biggest fans. Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament, is famous for having…
Russia’s Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth presidential term as Australia boycotts ceremony
In short: Russian President Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a new six-year term.He was inaugurated at a ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow.Australia…
‘Together we will win’: Putin sworn in as Russia’s president | Vladimir Putin News
The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace. Vladimir Putin swore the oath of allegiance to…
Russia’s War Mobilization Starves Its Crucial Oil and Gas Industry of Workers
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessRussia’s oil and gas industry has been crucial for bankrolling the invasion of Ukraine, giving the Kremlin the funds to keep fighting…
US warns China to stop supporting Russia’s war on Ukraine during Beijing meeting
In short: The US Secretary of State urged China to stop providing support for Russia during a meeting in Beijing.China says its relationship with the US is…
Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat | Russia-Ukraine war
Chernihiv, Ukraine – Tamara was pregnant when she had to hide for three weeks in the ice-cold basement of her house in Chernihiv, a northern…
What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine? | Russia-Ukraine war
Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war. The United States House of Representatives has agreed…
G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ministers say the transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and revitalise’ its defence production for its war in Ukraine. Foreign ministers from…
Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine? | Russia-Ukraine war
As the third year of Russia’s war in Ukraine dawns, China finds itself struggling to maintain its delicate balancing act. Beijing’s stance of strategic ambiguity…
Russia’s Putin urges restraint in call with Iran’s Raisi as tensions soar | News
Russian president makes comments as Israel weighs its response to Iranian missile and drone attack. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for restraint as Israel…
U.S., Canada target Belarus with sanctions over support for Russia’s war, crackdown on dissent
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko shake hands during a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State of…
Mass evacuations as floods in Russia’s Kurgan region set to peak | Floods News
Kurgan and Tyumen regions of Russia, and parts of Kazakhstan, are threatened by some of the worst flooding in history. Authorities in Russia are warning…
‘Bullet in my head’: The Indian man who crawled to escape Russia’s Ukraine war | Russia-Ukraine war
Thiruvananthapuram, India – A tangled gun strap almost cost Prince Sebastian his life. It was 6pm local time on February 4. Prince and his contingent of…
Federal emergency declared in Russia’s flood-hit Orenburg region | Floods News
The floods, caused by rising water levels in the Ural river, force thousands of people to evacuate. Floodwaters are rising in two cities in Russia’s…