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Gazprom announces that its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Germany is finished

Energy giant Gazprom announced Friday that construction of the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, set to double natural gas supplies from Russia to Germany by bypassing Ukraine, has been completed.

September 27, 2022

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View of the Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG) receiving station, the Nord Stream 2 part of the landfall area in Lubmin on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, taken on September 21, 2021. © John MacDougall, AFP

China — a nation with strong ties to the Russian Federation — called for a ‘ceasefire through dialogue and consultation’ following Putin’s address on Ukraine.

World leaders react to Vladimir Putin’s latest chilling speech on Ukraine conflict

September 21, 2022

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Russia's Putin, China's Xi look to challenge 'international order' at regional summit

September 17, 2022

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September 15, 2022

China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin Showcase Growing Ties

The two leaders meet in person for the first time since the start of the Ukraine war

September 15, 2022

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Uzbekistan as the Russian leader seeks to shore up ties with China. PHOTO: ALEXANDR DEMYANCHUK/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES

September 13, 2022

Dozens dead as fresh clashes erupt along Azerbaijan-Armenia border

Armenia said Tuesday that nearly 50 of its soldiers had been killed in the worst clashes with Azerbaijan since their war two years ago, but Russia said it had convinced the historic rivals to agree to a rapid ceasefire.

September 13, 2022

This picture taken near the village of Sotk, Armenia, on June 18, 2021 shows Azerbaijan's flag (L) and Armenia's flag flying at a border check point between the countries. © Karen Minasyan, AFP

September 07, 2022

Ukraine war: Putin says West's sanctions fever wrecks European lives

Vladimir Putin has condemned Western sanctions imposed because of Russia's war in Ukraine as a fever that poses a threat to the entire world.

September 07, 2022

TASS VIA REUTERS / The Russian leader said Western currencies were falling while Russia was not losing anything

September 05, 2022

Russia switches off Europe’s main gas pipeline until sanctions are lifted

Gazprom previously said it was halting flows through Nord Stream 1 because of a technical fault

September 05, 2022

Russian president Vladimir Putin. His spokesman blamed EU, UK, and Canadian sanctions for Russia’s failure to deliver gas through Nord Stream 1 © Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images

September 01, 2022

EU fails to agree on visa ban for Russians – Hungary

Many member states refused to bar ordinary Russians from visiting Europe, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said

September 01, 2022

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto speaks to journalists in Prague, Czech Republic, August 30, 2022. © Michal Cizek / AFP

August 31, 2022

Gorbachev made ‘profound impact’ on world history – Putin

He led the country through difficult and “dramatic” times, the Russian president said

August 31, 2022

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev (R). © AFP PHOTO / ITAR-TASS POOL / PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / Dmitry ASTAKHOV

August 28, 2022

A post-dollar world is coming

The currency may look strong but its weaknesses are mounting

August 28, 2022

Since the 1970s, the typical upswing in a dollar cycle has lasted about seven years; the current upswing is in its 11th year © Luis Robayo/AFP/Getty Images

August 22, 2022

India to accept Russian debit and credit cards – media

Russia is reportedly planning to reciprocate and begin accepting Indian RuPay

August 22, 2022

August 19, 2022

Putin and Xi to attend G20 summit – host

Indonesia claims that the leaders of Russia and China have confirmed that they’ll attend the event in person

August 19, 2022

China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin © Sputnik / Ramil Sitdikov

August 17, 2022

China to Join Russia Military Exercises as U.S. Rivals Deepen Ties

Moscow plans to hold drills in its Far East region near the border with China and North Korea from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5

August 17, 2022

Chinese jet fighters during military exercises near Taiwan this month. PHOTO: GONG YULONG/ASSOCIATED PRESS

August 10, 2022

Crippling sanctions on China could be the weapon to stop war over Taiwan

There are many advantages for China if its blow-up over Taiwan turns into war – but there’s one move that could bring the Asian superpower to its knees.

August 10, 2022

August 05, 2022

China severs ties on key issues with US over Taiwan tensions

China has announced it is severing ties with the United States on a litany of key issues over the countries’ disagreement over Taiwan.

August 05, 2022

Amid tensions over Taiwan, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet in a face-to-face summit. Pictures: Agencies

August 05, 2022

China sanctions Pelosi

Restrictions on the US House speaker and family members come in response to her visit to Taiwan

August 05, 2022

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attends a press conference at the US Embassy in Tokyo. © AFP / Richard A. Brooks

August 03, 2022

Pelosi Vows ‘Ironclad’ Defense of Taiwan’s Democracy, as China Plans Live-Fire Drills

U.S. House speaker meets with Taiwan’s president, key lawmaker during a trip that has heightened tension

August 03, 2022

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Taipei. PHOTO: ANNABELLE CHIH/GETTY IMAGES

July 28, 2022

Russia responds to hype over US prisoner swap offer

The interests of both sides must be taken into account during talks on a possible exchange, Moscow says

July 28, 2022

Two-time Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner speaks to her lawyers at the court in Khimki just outside Moscow. © AP / Alexander Zemlianichenko

July 27, 2022

US General warns China has developed highly capable ‘world-class’ military

The US’ highest ranking military official says China has developed a “world-class” military with the potential for significant geopolitical action.

July 27, 2022

July 25, 2022

UK PM hopeful outlines anti-China plan

Rishi Sunak has branded China the UK’s ‘largest threat’ and pledged to take multiple steps against Beijing

July 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak. © Getty Images / Danny Lawson / PA Images