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Ukraine
China Says Envoy to Visit Ukraine, Russia, EU States This Week
The trip will represent "the second round of shuttle diplomacy on seeking a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis", China's foreign ministry said in a statement.
Feb. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
China Tells Ukraine it 'Does Not Sell Lethal Weapons' to Russia
Beijing has faced accusations that it is supplying lethal arms to Russia, charges it has always denied.
Feb. 19, 2024
Russia
US Launches Hypersonic Missile Tracking Satellites
The next few weeks will be spent on tests and procedure checking to ensure the satellites are operational ahead of two years of in-orbit proving of the systems.
Feb. 16, 2024
Putin
Xi Tells Putin China, Russia Should Oppose Interference
Putin told Xi that ties between China and Russia were at “an unprecedentedly high level”, a Kremlin readout said.
Feb. 8, 2024
US
WORLD BRIEFING: February 3, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
Pulp Friction: Sanctions-Busting Cotton Byproduct Is Key Component of Russian Weapons
The use of Western electronic components in Russian missiles has caused concern since the start of the war in Ukraine, but a material most people haven’t heard of is even more critical.
Feb. 1, 2024
Russia
India Pivots Away From Russian Arms, But Will Retain Strong Ties
India is seeking to distance itself from its largest arms supplier after Russia’s ability to supply munitions and spares was hobbled by the war in Ukraine.
Jan. 29, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine Invites China’s Xi to ‘Peace Summit’
Ukraine tests China’s readiness to participate in its “peace summit” to be held in Switzerland.
Jan. 27, 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
