Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China's at 1.5 million-strong
Such an increase would see Russia leapfrog the United States and India in terms of the number of active combat soldiers it ...
Vladimir Putin's Pivot to China is Backfiring
As cross-border business becomes more complicated, China's finance industry is abuzz over possible workarounds, says one ...
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China and Russia are ramping up joint military drills. What’s their end goal?
In an opening video address, Putin said 15 “friendly” nations would observe what Moscow claimed were some 90,000 troops and ...
Putin was joking about support for Harris in US election, says foreign minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin was joking when he said Moscow was supporting Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November ...
Washington and the West struggle for a way forward with Putin’s Russia
In the United States and Europe, there is growing uncertainty about how to counter Putin’s aggression without stoking a ...
Putin is embarking on an aggressive hiring drive to rejuvenate Russia's army. But he can't sustain it, experts say.
The Russian army is set to increase by 180,000, which would make it the second-largest in the world. It's already straining ...
Putin Betrayed By China? Xi Backstabs Russia With Secret Moves In This Key Region? | Asia | Ukraine
Even as Russia & China firm up ties, China is looking to make inroads in Russia’s backyard. After Africa, China is now also ...
Why China's sinking economy could backfire on Vladimir Putin
The Russian and Chinese economies are lurching into ever more perilous territory, threatening the nations' alliance.
What are the risks for China as it draws closer to Russia with an eye on the US?
Delicate balancing act between major ally Russia and Ukraine and its Western backers has left China on the horns of a dilemma ...
Why Putin’s Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions ...
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Vladimir Putin's Pivot to China is Backfiring
Russia's pivot to China has faced multiple setbacks this year as Chinese banks, wary of U.S. sanctions imposed over Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, are rejecting transactions, forcing Moscow ...