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Ukraine
‘Weaponized Interdependence’ – Trump to Apply Trade Pressure on Xi to Starve Kremlin War Machine
US President will use tariff threat in Asia mission to force China to abandon cheap Russian energy, with sanctions push a “significant shift” in Ukraine strategy
Oct. 25, 2025
Russia
‘Not in America’s Interest’ – Top Senator Warns ‘Trump Being Played’ by Putin as Rivals Exploit US Vacuum
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) calls for a renewed, bipartisan approach to foreign policy, arguing that engagement, not isolation, is the only way to protect US interests abroad.
Sept. 10, 2025
UK
UK Joins US in Targeting Kyrgyz Finances Linked to Russia
The UK has sanctioned financial systems and crypto networks in Central Asia’s Kyrgyzstan, citing their role in facilitating sanction-busting transactions for Moscow.
Aug. 20, 2025
Asia
Rubio-Lavrov Talks: US Condemns ‘Abhorrent’ Russian Attacks on Ukraine
Veteran American diplomat warns against “Russian rabbit hole” as US Secretary of State exchanges “new Ideas” with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia.
July 11, 2025
Asia
Rubio to Meet With Russia’s Lavrov, ASEAN Allies in Malaysia
Rubio and Lavrov last met in person in February in Saudi Arabia, following a rapprochement between Trump and Putin. After Malaysia, Lavrov will visit North Korea this weekend.
July 10, 2025
Africa
Kremlin Tries to Involve Laos in War Against Ukraine - HUR
The Kremlin is organizing the deployment of a group of military engineers from the Lao People’s Army to carry out demining work in Russia’s Kursk region, which borders Ukraine.
July 5, 2025
Europe
AliExpress Jet Engine Found in Russia’s New Cruise Missile Built With Foreign Tech
Russia’s new S8000 cruise missile contains foreign-made parts from the US, Japan, China and others, including a $16K Chinese jet engine sold openly on AliExpress.
May 12, 2025
Russia
OPINION: What’s Driving Closer Cooperation Between Russia and Myanmar?
Junta Boss Min Aung Hlaing’s recent visit to Moscow lay bare his embattled regime’s trajectory and signaled a new chapter in Russo-Burmese relations.
April 6, 2025
Ukraine
Captured North Korean POW Wishes to See His Widowed Mother
One of the North Korean soldiers captured by Kyiv shared details about his personal life and battlefield experience in a recent interview.
Feb. 20, 2025
Asia
Lured by Higher Salaries, Migrants From Post-Soviet Asian Countries Work in Occupied Eastern Ukraine
Russia assists the migration of workers from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan – but some workers are then forced to fight at the front line of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Feb. 6, 2025
Russia
Pyongyang Claims 1.4M Youths Enlist as Tension Flares With Seoul
The claim came amid Pyongyang’s rising tension with Seoul and the former’s growing military ties with Moscow, with recent reports claiming North Korean troops are now deployed in Ukraine.
Oct. 16, 2024
Biden
OPINION: Where Do the Biden and Trump Administrations Stand on US Relations With Central Asia?
One of the areas in the world that has particularly taken notice of the US presidential election is Central Asia.
Oct. 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘No Country Should Give Putin a Platform’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 20
Putin brings his East Asian tour to Hanoi; SBU detains Telegram informant in Kharkiv; French Senate group urges sanctions on Russian LNG; Shelling in Kherson kills one, injures others.
June 20, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky Arrives at Singapore Security Forum
As he looks to shore up more support for the war effort on recent trips, the Ukrainian president will plead his case for security arrangements beyond Europe.
June 1, 2024
Russia
Sri Lankan Authorities Urge Russian, Ukrainian Nationals to Formally Extend Visas or Face Deportation
The visa extension came into force after Russia’s invasion of
Ukraine, and allowed the nationals of the two nations to extend the visa for free and stay locally until Feb. 22,
2024.
Feb. 28, 2024
Kazakhstan
Kazakh Leader Bewilders Russian Delegation with Language ‘Power Move’
Kazakh leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev closed his speech in Kazakh instead of Russian to the confusion of the visiting Russian delegation as Moscow aimed to cement ties.
Nov. 10, 2023