War in Ukraine
1d ago
Western countries say vague peace proposals that Beijing issued last year would enable Russia to hold onto much of the territory it has seized in Ukraine.
Putin
2d ago
It is Putin's first trip abroad since his March re-election and the second in just over six months to China, an economic lifeline for Russia after the West hit it with unprecedented sanctions.
War in Ukraine
May. 15, 08:23
Putin arrives in Beijing on Thursday to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping, seeking to win greater support from China for his war effort in Ukraine and isolated economy.
Europe
May. 14, 17:58
The so-called “trade visa-free” regime was voted with restrictions for Ukraine’s agricultural exports after hard-nosed negotiations with the Polish farmers who blockaded Ukraine’s western border.
May. 14, 17:38
The Chinese president has just concluded a tour of Europe, where he stopped in France, Serbia and Hungary, looking to shore up China’s position as France’s largest trading partner in Asia.
Putin
May. 13, 11:11
The new MinDef Belousov, is a technocrat without Defense experience, but nevertheless a competent and trusted manager, the author writes.
War in Ukraine
May. 12, 10:11
Now that the cheering has subsided over the $61 billion aid for Kyiv, Europe and Ukraine may face a future without America’s reassuring support. The following eight months are crucial.
War in Ukraine
May. 9, 13:37
The Russian state-owned energy company has posted its biggest losses in a quarter of a century after gas sales more than halved with the loss of its European markets because of the war in Ukraine.
Putin
May. 9, 09:01
Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a fifth term at a ceremony in the Kremlin on Tuesday. The 71-year-old will now rule the country for another six years. Commentators are critical in their assessments.
Business
May. 9, 08:12
In a climate rife with risk due to the ongoing war, banks have given more than 50,000 loans with a compensatory interest rate to Ukraine’s companies.
Wagner
May. 7, 11:09
Wagner, Russia’s rogue private military company, has extended its African tendrils into Sudan by aiding another rogue militia. Ukraine is trying to help the Sudanese government and people.
May. 6, 09:24
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
War in Ukraine
May. 6, 08:50
Xi is making a state visit to France marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between France and China. The trip is his first to Europe since 2019.
War in Ukraine
May. 6, 08:01
Xi arrives in Paris to discuss Ukraine; More Easter airstrikes from Russia kill two and wound dozens; EU to sanction ‘Voice of Europe’; Moscow’s troops advance west of Avdiivka
War in Ukraine
May. 4, 11:59
For the sake of democracy and society, we need journalists that can keep holding power to account and unveil injustices – especially in times of crisis.
May. 3, 12:54
In history, as in romance, beginnings matter – so what we do now will be crucial in shaping the future
Georgia
May. 3, 08:13
The former Soviet republic of Georgia has been rocked by mass protests over a Russian-style "foreign agent" bill that targets foreign-backed NGOs.
EU
May. 1, 09:31
On 1 May 2004, the European Union gained ten new member states when Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Cyprus joined. What are the results?
Apr. 29, 14:30
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