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War in Ukraine
The use of Western electronic components in Russian missiles has caused concern since the start of the war in Ukraine, but a material most people haven’t heard of is even more critical.
Feb. 1
Russia
India is seeking to distance itself from its largest arms supplier after Russia’s ability to supply munitions and spares was hobbled by the war in Ukraine.
Jan. 29
Ukraine
Ukraine tests China’s readiness to participate in its “peace summit” to be held in Switzerland.
Jan. 27
Iran
The BRICS bloc members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa welcomed Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates as new full members on Monday.
Jan. 3
War in Ukraine
The head of the Kremlin tried to convince the Chinese leader that Russia could fight Ukraine for another five years and would win. Journalists also say Putin may plan a ceasefire ruse in Ukraine.
Dec. 28, 2023
Russia
China and Russia have ramped up economic and diplomatic cooperation in recent years, with ties growing closer since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Dec. 18, 2023
China
Lukashenko was last in China at the end of February and early March, a visit that was closely scrutinised in the context of Russia's offensive in Ukraine.
Dec. 3, 2023
NATO
Speaking on the eve of the two-day meeting, NATO’s Secretary General said the Gaza conflict, the situation in the Balkans and continued support for Ukraine was on the agenda.
Nov. 28, 2023
Biden
Reports broadcast by Russian television indicate that Russian President Putin plans to participate in the gathering for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Nov. 22, 2023
Ukraine
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Fransisco highlights division over Gaza and Russia's war against Ukraine.
Nov. 18, 2023
US
Beyond the warm words, US investors will be watching Xi’s actions, as the world’s number two economy slows and business confidence weakens.
Nov. 18, 2023
War in Ukraine
Zelensky said he was unable to confirm that Biden and Xi had discussed the war in Ukraine but told reporters that Russia's nearly two-year invasion was raised "somehow".
Nov. 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
In this text, the author tries to look at the perspectives on potential peace talks from both the two main combatants and also the views of the other power players, the US, Europe and China.
Nov. 16, 2023
US
The two sides also agreed to hold talks on artificial intelligence and deepen cooperation on climate change ahead of the COP 28 conference in Dubai next month.
Nov. 16, 2023
US
Biden and Xi will huddle on the sidelines of the APEC summit in California for their first encounter in a year as trade tensions and sanctions have fueled quarrels between Washington and Beijing.
Nov. 15, 2023
Mongolia, planned as a transit country for Russia’s Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to northeastern China, did not include the project in its development plans through to 2028.
Aug. 22