Xi Jinping begins new term with turn to old allies

Xi Jinping begins new term with turn to old allies

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive for Russia-China talks in an expanded format at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on March 21, 2023. Kremlin via REUTERS | Photo Credit: VIA REUTERS Arriving in Moscow on Monday on a visit laden with symbolism – the first of his third term as Chinese […]

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Why did Putin suspend Russia’s participation in New START?

Why did Putin suspend Russia’s participation in New START?

The story so far: On February 23, on the eve of the first anniversary of his country’s “special military operation” in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow was unilaterally suspending the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty with the U.S., stating that the West was trying to destroy Russia. Making the announcement at […]

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Explained | What impact will the G7’s  price cap on Russian oil have on  markets?

Explained | What impact will the G7’s $60 price cap on Russian oil have on markets?

An aerial view shows the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia on August 12, 2022. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The story so far: On December 3, the Group of Seven (G7) nations and Australia said a consensus had been reached on a $60 price […]

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Vladimir Putin will not attend G20 summit in Bali: Russian embassy

Vladimir Putin will not attend G20 summit in Bali: Russian embassy

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will lead the Russian delegation to the G20, said Yulia Tomskaya, the embassy’s chief of protocol Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will lead the Russian delegation to the G20, said Yulia Tomskaya, the embassy’s chief of protocol Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the G20 leaders’ summit on the Indonesian resort […]

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U.S. privately asks Ukraine to show Russia it’s open to talks-Washington Post

U.S. privately asks Ukraine to show Russia it’s open to talks-Washington Post

The report said the discussions illustrated the complexity of the Biden administration’s position on Ukraine The report said the discussions illustrated the complexity of the Biden administration’s position on Ukraine The Biden administration is privately encouraging Ukraine’s leaders to signal an openness to negotiate with Russia and drop their public refusal to engage in peace […]

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Putin says power grid strikes were in response to Crimea drone attack

Putin says power grid strikes were in response to Crimea drone attack

Russian forces shelled infrastructure in at least six Ukrainian regions on Monday Russian forces shelled infrastructure in at least six Ukrainian regions on Monday President Vladimir Putin said Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and a decision to freeze participation in a Black Sea grain export programme were responses to a drone attack on Moscow’s fleet […]

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Morning Digest | Mallikarjun Kharge to officially take charge as Congress president today; UNSC members to pay tributes at Mumbai 26/11 memorial on Friday, and more

Morning Digest | Mallikarjun Kharge to officially take charge as Congress president today; UNSC members to pay tributes at Mumbai 26/11 memorial on Friday, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. A select list of stories to read before you start your day. Mallikarjun Kharge to officially take charge as Congress president today A day before formally taking charge as the Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday called on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh […]

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