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Putin
Putin Hosts ASEAN Leaders Amid G7 Pressure on Ukraine War
The summit in the capital of Tatarstan, around 700 kilometres (435 miles) east of Moscow, comes as the G7 meets in France with ending the Ukraine and Middle East wars its main focus.
June 17, 2026
China
China Launches Maritime Enforcement Operation East of Taiwan
Beijing deployed a special maritime law enforcement and patrol operation, claiming unilateral boundary talks between Japan and the Philippines severely violate Chinese sovereignty.
June 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ex-Russian Spy Warns Moscow Will Be ‘At War For Decades’ And Predicts New Global Clashes
Andrei Bezrukov said Russians should accept that the country is entering an era of prolonged conflict.
June 4, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Trump: Now Taiwan, Plus Ukraine, Not His Concern
Trump’s selective political geography of convenience and how to respond.
May 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Exploits Migrants to Fuel War, Plans 18,500 Recruits – Ukrainian Intelligence
Russia plans to recruit 18,500 foreigners in 2026, using quotas, pressure, and legal vulnerability to fuel its war effort, according to Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR).
April 28, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Intelligence Exposes Russia’s Shadow Oil Fleet Funding the War
Ukraine’s military intelligence says it has exposed 66 vessels linked to Russia, Iran, and Venezuela that helped bypass sanctions and finance Moscow’s war through shadow fleet oil.
Jan. 28, 2026
China
OPINION: Xi Ambushes Military High Command
The Chinese People’s Republic president is targeting Beijing’s generals, but the reasons for the purge remain unclear – whether preparing to invade Taiwan, guarding against a coup, or both.
Jan. 27, 2026
Russia
Russia Cuts Internet in Far-Flung Kamchatka to Thwart ‘Drone Strikes’
Whether the threats actually come from Kyiv is anyone’s guess. The Kamchatka Peninsula is in Russia’s extreme far east – closer to Alaska than to China, in fact.
Jan. 7, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Beijing, the Kremlin, and the Ukrainian Factor: What the West Has Yet to Notice
Although China is no doubt helping Russia’s war machine, it is also hedging its bets. Should the Russia Federation begin to disintegrate, Beijing has already worked out a strategy.
Dec. 21, 2025
Russia
Ukraine Hits Russian Warship in Caspian Sea, Opening New Drone Front
Ukraine’s General Staff said it carried out additional strikes on Friday night in the Caspian Sea – far from Ukraine’s borders – targeting a Russian vessel and oil facilities.
Dec. 20, 2025
US
US Challenging Moscow’s Regional Grip in Central Asia
Last week, a landmark summit at the White House brought together the leaders of five Central Asian nations and President Trump. What did it signify?
Nov. 8, 2025
Ukraine
‘Putin Miscalculated’ – Trump Bets Big on C5 Nations to Break Russia’s Grip, Citing Ukraine War
The White House hosted five Central Asian leaders, seeking to lock in energy and mineral deals as Moscow remains mired in Ukraine and Beijing’s influence grows.
Nov. 7, 2025
US
Trump Hosts Landmark C5+1 Summit at the White House
US President brings Central Asian leaders to Washington for talks on trade, energy, and balancing ties amid Russia-China rivalry.
Nov. 5, 2025
US
‘We Have a Deal’: Initial Results of Trump’s Meeting With Xi
Trump confirmed that the issue of Ukraine was addressed and described the conversation as lengthy. He added that the US is willing to collaborate with China to “get the war finished.”
Oct. 30, 2025
US
ANALYSIS: Power Play in the Pacific: What to Expect From Trump’s Meeting With Xi
The future of the world’s geopolitical power balance is at stake when the US president and his Chinese counterpart meet in Seoul on the sidelines of the APEC summit.
Oct. 29, 2025
Russia
Vietnam Strengthening Military Ties With Russia as US Relations Falter, Investigation Claims
Hacked Rostec files and conversations with officials revealed covert defense purchases by Vietnam, including a deal worth $8 billion which included 40 new Su-35 and Su-40 fighter jets.
Oct. 27, 2025