カテゴリー: Vladimir Putin
Death of Pavel Antov, who reportedly criticised Ukraine war, comes days after his travelling companion died at same hotelIndian police are investigating the sudden deaths at a luxury hotel of a wealthy Russian politician who reportedly criticised the U…
President has made escalations against foreign powers more common amid drive to beef up People’s Liberation ArmyA rush of Chinese military activity across the region this month has capped off a year of increased aggression, as President Xi Jinping disp…
Damaging optics of ‘family’ photo at CSTO summit highlights fragility of Russia’s influence in wake of war in UkraineRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesArmenia has asked the French president, Emmanuel Macron, to chair peace talks with Azerbaijan i…
From Xi Jinping’s first international appearance in three years to leaders snubbing Russia, here are the significant momentsThe G20 meeting in Bali signalled Xi Jinping’s emergence from three years of self-imposed pandemic isolation, with the French pr…
Traditional allies voice concern over Ukraine war as draft communique highlights damage to world economyRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesRussia has been battling to prevent diplomatic isolation at the G20 summit in Bali as its traditional allies…
Despite Vladimir Putin saying he will not be at summit, attendees do not want to pose alongside deputy Sergei LavrovWorld leaders will not take part in an official “family photo” when they meet at the G20 in Bali next week because of widespread discomf…
Russia will be represented by foreign minister Sergei Lavrov at next week’s gathering of G20 leadersVladimir Putin will not attend a gathering of leaders from the G20 nations in Bali next week, Indonesian and Russian officials confirmed on Thursday, en…
Russia digs in in preparation for expected attempt by Ukraine to take key southern city, setting scene for possible ferocious battleRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesVladimir Putin has warned that civilians still living in the Ukrainian province …
The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, struck a more assertive than usual note at the 20th Communist party congress in Beijing on Sunday, as he laid out his vision for the country’s relationship with the self-governing island of Taiwan. The ‘wheels of hist…
Anna and her husband, who fled to Kazakhstan after mobilisation decree, are planning a new life in TurkeyAnna, a Russian energy sector worker, describes how her husband fled Russia for Kazakhstan following Putin’s mobilisation announcement and explains…
The general assembly is expected to see fresh tussles over future of Ukraine, as well as the threats of famine and the climate crisis in the global southThe UN general assembly summit this week will be dominated by a struggle – between the US and its a…
Russian forces are in retreat yet Nato still holds back for fear of what a humiliated Kremlin might do. But now is precisely the time to step up the pressureThere has been much excited talk of a “turning point” following Ukraine’s rapid military advanc…
Vladimir Putin has praised China’s leader for what he said was a ‘balanced’ position on the Ukraine conflict. The pair’s meeting comes just days after a lightning rout of Russian forces in north-eastern Ukraine. Xi did not mention Ukraine in …
Russian leader seems keen to curry favour with Chinese president as battlefield setbacks and sanctions biteRussia-Ukraine war – latest updatesSee all our Ukraine coverageVladimir Putin has told Xi Jinping that he understands China’s “questions and conc…
Ukraine setback weakens Russian position as leaders prepare to jostle for regional influence in UzbekistanMajor setbacks for Moscow’s forces in Ukraine will further test the “limitless partnership” between China and Russia when their leaders meet this …