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Putin
Xi, Putin Hail Ties as 'Stabilising' Force in Chaotic World
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.
May 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin: ‘We Have to Be One Step Ahead’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 16
Putin arrives in China; As Blinken discusses latest $2B in aid to Kyiv, White House and Germany signal more Patriots on the way; AFU claims 700 Russian troops lost in Kharkiv front in the past week.
May 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin Hails China's 'Genuine Desire' to Help Resolve Ukraine War
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.
May 15, 2024
Europe
WORLD BRIEFING: May 10, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
Gazprom Has to Offload Property to Compensate for Historically High Losses
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.
May 9, 2024
Hungary
China's Xi in Hungary to Celebrate 'New Era' With Orban
Earlier this week, the Chinese leader kicked off his trip in France, a visit that was cordial but also highlighted tensions between Beijing and the EU over the war in Ukraine and global trade.
May 9, 2024
China
China's Xi in Serbia for Talks to Boost Economic Ties
China has poured billions into Serbia and neighbouring Balkan countries, particularly into mining and manufacturing, and last year Beijing and Belgrade signed a free trade agreement.
May 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU, France Press Xi to Use Influence on Russia, Halt Ukraine War
Europe is concerned that despite China's official neutrality on the Ukraine war, it is essentially supporting Russia, which is using Chinese machine tools in arms production.
May 7, 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
