For Putin, the Global Isolation Is Easing
Eurasian leaders eagerly met the Russian leader at a summit this week, as President Trump has helped ease his isolation over the war in Ukraine.
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Xi, Putin and Modi Try to Signal Unity at China Summit
Their display of friendship in China was aimed at projecting an alternative to U.S. global leadership, even as serious differences among them remain.
Putin and Modi Hold Hands as They Greet Xi
The leaders of Russia, China and India shared a moment of bonhomie at a security summit in eastern China on Monday.
Xi Jinping criticises ‘bullying behaviour’ and Putin blames west for Ukraine war at Shanghai summit
China’s leader urges attendees to oppose ‘cold war mentality’ while Russian president claims Ukraine war was ‘provoked by the west’Xi Jinping has criticised the “bullying behaviour” of other countries while Vladimir Putin has blamed the west for his wa…
Putin, Modi and Erdoğan among leaders in China for talks with Xi
Chinese president hosts bilateral meetings on sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in TianjinXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have met on the sidelines of a showpiece summit in China that seeks to challenge US-led, western-dominated blocs…
Xi Uses Summit, Parade and History to Flaunt China’s Global Pull
With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China’s president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence.
China Rekindles Wartime Fury, Stirring Fears of Anti-Japan Hate
A series of World War II dramas about China’s fight against Japan is drawing audiences to their feet, and, in some cases, to tears. Some say it helps deflect public discontent.
Putin embarks on China visit with Ukraine war top of agenda
Analysts say Putin and Xi will aim to align positions during Russian leader’s unusually long stayVladimir Putin will travel to China this weekend for what the Kremlin has called a “truly unprecedented” visit to his most important ally, which comes at a…
India’s Modi to meet Xi and Putin on first China trip in seven years as US tariffs bite
Prime minister Narendra Modi’s four-day trip, which includes Japan visit, comes while India seeks to diversify trade and bolster ties with BeijingIndian prime minister Narendra Modi will land in China this weekend for his first visit in seven years – a…
Putin and Kim to join Xi at Chinese military parade in show of defiance to the west
The Victory Day parade in Beijing on 3 September will mark the formal surrender of Japan during the second world war. No western leaders will attendVladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un are among the world leaders who will attend a military parade with Presid…