Ukraine gets $15.6B IMF commitment, faster U.S. tanks as Putin and Xi cement ties
The money would help shore up Ukraine, which has suffered extensive damage to its infrastructure and economy during Russia’s year-long invasion.
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Xi and Putin Bind China and Russia’s Economies Further, Despite War in Ukraine
On the second day of the Chinese leader’s state visit in Moscow, Xi Jinping and Vladimir V. Putin declared an enduring economic partnership, in an effort to insulate their countries from punitive Western measures.
Here Is What Putin and Xi Agreed to During Their Moscow Meeting
The two leaders did not reveal any progress toward achieving peace in Ukraine.
Your Wednesday Briefing: China, Japan Divided on Ukraine
Also, an I.M.F. loan to Sri Lanka and the Japan-U.S. final in the World Baseball Classic.
Putin says Russia ‘will respond’ if UK supplies depleted uranium shells to Ukraine
Russian leader reacted to comments by UK defence minister that Britain will supply armour-piercing rounds to KyivRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesVladimir Putin has sought to exploit a British statement that it would supply Ukraine with tank she…
Putin welcomes China’s controversial proposals for peace in Ukraine
But US warns against ‘any tactical move by Russia to freeze the war on its own terms’Vladimir Putin has welcomed China’s proposals for peace in Ukraine at a joint press conference with Xi Jinping in Moscow – a plan the west has warned would allow the K…
Only 7 NATO members hit alliance’s 2 percent GDP defense spending target in 2022
Despite the concerning finding, between 2021 and 2022, defense spending across the alliance increased by 2.2 percent in real terms, surpassing an estimated $1 trillion.
Screenings of Winnie the Pooh horror film cancelled in Hong Kong
Distributor gives no reason for cancellation, but Chinese censors have targeted Pooh before due to Xi Jinping comparisonsThe screening of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, a British slasher film due to be released in Hong Kong this week, has been cance…
Xi invites Putin to China in show of support as Moscow talks continue
Chinese and Russian leaders to discuss Ukraine in formal talks after friendly dinner, while Fumio Kishida meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy in KyivRussia-Ukraine war: latest updatesXi Jinping has invited Vladimir Putin to visit China this year in a symbolic sh…
Xi and Putin Display Their Friendship
With a handshake and mutual compliments, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia projected unity.