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Hungary
Hungary PM Orban in Beijing on 'Peace mission 3.0'
The unannounced visit comes a day before the NATO summit and follows Orban's surprise trips to Russia and Ukraine in the past week.
July 8, 2024
Putin
Putin and Xi Headline Summit With Anti-Western Stance
Turkish President Erdogan is also attending since his country is a "dialogue partner" with the bloc, whose full members include ex-Soviet Central Asian states, India, China, Russia and Iran.
July 4, 2024
Russia
US, Europe Say Chinese Companies Might Provide Shahed-Style Drones to Russia
Western officials reportedly familiar with the matters said China is still weighing its options, but providing kamikaze drones could signify a major shift in Beijing’s officially neutral policies.
July 3, 2024
Russia
Putin, Xi Vie for Influence at Central Asian Summit
Moscow and Beijing have deepened their political, military and economic ties since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
July 3, 2024
US
WORLD BRIEFING: June 29, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 29, 2024
Russia
OPINION: Putin’s Strategic Pacts: Ukraine’s Newest Challenge
As Russia tries to forge deeper alliances with North Korea and Vietnam, its relationship with China might feel some strain. Ukraine’s partners could take advantage of the strain in the short term.
June 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
China Actively Aided Kremlin Against Ukraine, Says US Ambassador
US Ambassador to Beijing Nicholas Burns said the PRC provided a range of technologies to Moscow, maintaining strong ties with Russia throughout the invasion.
June 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Sanctions 19 Chinese Firms Over Links to Russian War Effort
A list published in the EU's Official Journal includes several companies located in Hong Kong as well as two global satellite giants.
June 25, 2024
OPINION: Lukashenko Ran From Putin to Xi Looking for Cover
Lukashenko’s Beijing trip exposed a ruler seeking Chinese cover as Kyiv raises the cost of Belarus’ role in Russia’s war.
June 30, 2026
