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The world according to Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin

China and Russia are united in an epic struggle against the West – and their leaders seek nothing less than to remake the global order.

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France's Macron visits Netherlands amid controversy over China comments

French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday seeking to calm a furore over his controversial remarks on Europe and China. 

China’s position on display with Iran, Saudi, France meetings

The rapidity with which China is doing back-to-back meetings with key countries such as France, Saudi and Iran, China is positioning itself as a broker of “wisdom.”

Macron counting on Xi to 'bring Russia to senses'

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to use his influence to help stop Russia's war in Ukraine.

European leaders head to Beijing with hope of driving peace in Ukraine, while balancing business ties

The West worries that Beijing could boost aid to its ally Moscow in the war against Ukraine.

Xi and Putin Set to Deepen Economic Ties

Beijing has portrayed itself as a potential peacemaker on Ukraine, but its close relationship with Moscow has been on display during visit.

China’s Xi Arrives in Moscow as Beijing Seeks to Position Itself as a Peacemaker

But with Russia and Ukraine fighting for advantage on the battlefield, neither is interested in talks for now

Date for Xi Jinping visit to Russia revealed

The Chinese president will arrive in Moscow next Monday and stay for three days, both sides have confirmed

Russian jet dumps fuel on U.S. drone in video released by Pentagon

Incident has sparked concerns that U.S. and Russia could be brought closer to direct conflict

US accuses Russia of downing drone

European Command says a Reaper UAV was damaged in an encounter with two Su-27s

Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project

The leaders of the US, UK and Australia have unveiled new details of their plan to create a fleet of next generation nuclear-powered submarines.

China embracing Russian disinformation tactics

Chairman Xi Jinping promised a more “loveable” China. Now his new chief diplomat is leading an assault against Australia and the world.

China’s Model of a New Diplomacy Scores a Win With Iran-Saudi Deal

Mideast breakthrough is tangible evidence that Beijing is willing to leverage its influence in foreign disputes

US must stop suppressing China or risk 'conflict' - foreign minister

The US has been engaging in suppression and containment of China rather than fair or rule-based competition, Foreign Minister Qin Gang stated on Tuesday.

Nuclear warfare? China arming Russia? Fears of new Cold War rise.

Without arms control, the U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals could double in size, according to the Federation of American Scientists.

China and Russia reaffirm close ties as Putin meets top diplomat

On eve of Ukraine invasion anniversary Russian leader says China relations ‘proceeding as planned’

‘Global war’: Putin issues nuclear threat ​

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of wanting to wipe out Russia and issued a veiled nuclear threat in a landmark address to the nation.

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