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China Pledges Closer Ties With Russia After Trump’s Sanctions Threat

Xi said both nations must implement the "key agreements" reached during his recent talks with President Vladimir Putin.

China’s Foreign Minister Praises Ties With Russia During Lavrov Visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described relations between Moscow and Beijing as “stable, mature and strategically valuable.”

Russia-China Trade Falls 9% in First Half of 2025

The decline in trade comes after overall growth in Russia-China commerce slowed sharply in 2024, rising just 1.9% year-on-year.

Russian Police Launch Terrorism Probe After Ukrainian Drone Attack Injures Chinese Journalist

China’s Foreign Ministry said it was “deeply concerned” about the incident, which occurred in the Kursk border region.

Putin to Visit China for Regional Summit in Late August

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1.

‘It Will Never Be the Same’: Can the West Win Back Russia’s Market from China?

The U.S. is interested in dissuading Moscow from aligning too closely with Beijing. But this shift is unlikely to be fully reversed.

Russia and China Criticize Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ Plan

Moscow and Beijing said they would begin consultations on preventing the deployment of weapons in space.

Xi Says China Supports Russia Against ‘Hegemonic Bullying’ During Kremlin Visit

The Chinese president praised deepening “political mutual trust” and expanding cooperation between the two countries.

China's Xi Lands in Moscow to Beef Up 'No-Limits' Putin Partnership

The Kremlin said Putin and Xi would discuss Ukraine and Russia-U.S. relations at a one-on-one meeting.

Chinese President to Visit Russia on May 7-10 – Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin's office said the two presidents are expected to sign a series of agreements during the visit.

Zelensky Says He Believes China Supplying Arms to Russia

The assertion comes amid an escalating row between Kyiv and Beijing over China's support for Moscow.

China Spikes Kremlin’s Proposed Power of Siberia 2 Alternative

The proposal envisioned the delivery of up to 45 billion cubic meters (bcm) of Russian natural gas annually to China via Kazakhstan.

Asian Business Giants Thrive in Russia Despite Sanctions

Their presence reveals a divergence between Western corporate exodus and Eastern mercantile strategy.

Zelensky Accuses Moscow of Dragging Beijing Into Ukraine War Amid Chinese Recruitment Claims

The Ukrainian leader accused Russia of “overtly involving” Chinese citizens in the conflict and alleged that “Beijing is aware of this.”

Beijing Rejects Zelensky’s Claim ‘Many’ Chinese Citizens Fighting for Russia

China’s Foreign Ministry insisted that the government has “always asked its citizens to stay away from areas of armed conflict.”

Zelensky Says Ukrainian Troops Captured Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia

Zelensky said Ukraine had evidence that “many more Chinese citizens” were fighting for Russia and would seek an explanation from Beijing.

opinion Temur Umarov

Can Trump Channel Nixon to Turn Russia Against China?

Apart from the economic obstacles facing the U.S. plan, Russia is extremely unlikely to want to contain China — they have too much in common.

Will Russia Come Out a Winner in Trump’s Trade Wars?

U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs notably do not include Russia or its neighbor Belarus.

China Is Ready to Play ‘Constructive Role’ in Ending Ukraine War, Foreign Minister Says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow and is expected to meet with President Vladimir Putin.

China’s Foreign Minister to Discuss Ukraine War Talks During Visit to Russia Next Week

Russia's Foreign Ministry said discussions would cover bilateral relations and high-level contacts, including "at the highest level."

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