Putin pushes for stronger ties with Brics nations amid unprecedented sanctions
The barrage of Western sanctions against Moscow has pushed Mr Putin to seek new markets and strengthen ties with countries in Africa and Asia.
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5 Russian warships pass through Tsushima Strait
The ships, including a destroyer, entered the Sea of Japan, the Japanese defence ministry official said.
Xi, Putin call for fairer global order
President Xi said he would work with Mr Putin on strengthening coordination in global organisations such as the UN.
Russia earns $98 billion from fuel exports in 100 days of Ukraine war
The EU took 61 percent of Russia's fossil fuel exports during the war's first 100 days, worth about 57 billion euros. Top importers included China at 12.6 billion euros, Germany…
Putin says ‘Thank God’ some foreign companies have left Russia
However, Putin has also promised that Western attempts to isolate Russia would fail, saying developed economies are grappling with inflationary spiral and food crisis, among…
Russia passes bill to shut down foreign media bureau offices
The bill also prohibits the distribution of articles or other materials from media that have been “unfriendly” to Russian media and needs to undergo two more readings to…
How Putin became Nato’s recruiter of the year
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was the tipping point for Finland and Sweden to seek Nato membership – a move that has implications for European security and beyond.
Putin’s failure to admit his mistake is prolonging the conflict
The international community needs to step up sanctions against Russia and strengthen support for Ukraine.
Putin approves retaliatory sanctions over Ukraine conflict
Russia will ban the export of raw materials and products from Russia to those it has sanctioned.
EU set to ban Russian oil, ministers hold crisis talks on gas
EU countries have paid more than €46 billion ($47.43 billion) to Russia for gas and oil since it invaded Ukraine on Feb 24.