Russia, Ukraine
NATO Country Leader Endorses China's Peace Plan for Russia-Ukraine War
Orbán, one of the few leaders in NATO who is sympathetic to Russian President Vladimir Putin, made the endorsement of the peace plan while meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Budapest.
In France, Xi rejects Macron’s call for China to pressure Russia in Ukraine war
The summit unfolded under the shadow of French threats to send ground troops to Ukraine, and Russian threats to respond to a NATO ground invasion with nuclear weapons.
Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks victory in World War Two
By Guy Faulconbridge and Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Thursday of risking a global conflict and said no one would be allowed to threaten the world's biggest nuclear power as Russia marked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.
Advancing in Ukraine, Russia to Mark Victory in World War Two
Ukraine and the West say Putin is engaged in an imperial-style land grab and have vowed to defeat Russia, which currently controls about 18% of Ukraine, including Crimea, and part
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Chinese state media shows its support for Russia’s war on Ukraine
In a strikingly public show of support for Russia’s war on Ukraine, China’s Global Times state media outlet feted Russia’s annual Victory Day celebration on Thursday. Victory Day, a celebration of the Soviet Union’s legitimately heroic victory over Nazi Germany,
Blinken Claims China is Helping Russia Fight Ukraine War
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in China this week, amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. Today, Blinken met Chinese President Xi Jinping. The top diplomat said he challenged the Chinese President over Beijing's support to Moscow for the war in Ukraine.
Russia vs. Ukraine: A tense showdown beyond the battlefield
May 9 is Victory Day in Russia. Just a year ago, the public hoped the forthcoming counteroffensive would mark a significant victory for Ukraine. However, Colonel Maciej Korowaj shares a different perspective today,
Ukraine war: Russia's massive airstrike hits Ukraine's power grid
Russian missiles and drones targeted roughly a dozen Ukrainian energy infrastructure assets on Wednesday, causing major damage to three Soviet-era thermal power plants and widespread blackouts, according to officials.
China, Xi Jinping and Europe
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Xi Jinping Ends Up Skipping Visit To China Embassy In Serbia Despite Pledge To 'Never Forget' Its NATO Bombing
Xi’s visit to Serbia was part of a larger tour that also included ... This visit was seen as an opportunity for France to ...
Is Russia proving today how China can win Taiwan tomorrow? | Defence in Depth
The term “useful idiot” was first coined in the Cold War to describe unwitting supporters of the Soviet Union. Since then the phrase has morphed into other areas of everyday life, but is still largely ...
In Europe, Xi looks to counter claims China is aiding Russia in Ukraine
Xi Jinping pushed back against allegations of his country’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine during meetings with European leaders.
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A Bridge To Russia — And More Railroads? Why Xi Jinping Chose Hungary And Serbia
By visiting Serbia and Hungary, two countries that will soon be linked by a railroad built and financed by China, Xi Jinping ...
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Hungary and China sign strategic cooperation agreement during visit by Chinese President Xi
Hungary is currently working with Russia on adding a new reactor to its Paks nuclear facility, which is expected to go ...
Blinken Meets With Xi as U.S. Pressures China to End Support for Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged China to cut back its support for Russia’s defense industry and warned that the U.S.
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Xi heads to Europe to defend Russia ties
Xi Jinping heads to Europe on Sunday to defend China's "no limits" alliance with Russia, first to key Ukraine backer France, ...
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Russia’s nuclear weapons drills and Xi Jinping arrives in Belgrade
We get the latest on the Rafah crossing as Israel and Hamas continue negotiations. Then: Russia is ready to hold nuclear weapons drills, China’s Xi Jinping touches down in Belgrade and we speak ...