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  1. As Putin's Beijing visit ends, Xi says future of China-Russia strategic ties is bright

    As Putin's Beijing visit ends, Xi says future of China-Russia strategic ties is bright

    BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping said Friday that strategic ties between China and Russia are at a historic starting point despite opposition from the United States as his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to seek a negotiated settlement to end the war. Expressing...
  2. North Korea rejects claims of arms trade with Russia

    North Korea rejects claims of arms trade with Russia

    As reported by state media on Friday, a high-ranking official of the ruling Workers' Party called it an absurd rumor that was "linked to distorted viewpoints and imagination.""We have no intention of exporting or releasing our military technological capabilities to any country," Kim said...
  3. Russia reports more than 100 Ukrainian drone strikes

    Russia reports more than 100 Ukrainian drone strikes

    The Krasnodar region in the south of Russia and the Belgorod region on the border with Ukraine were particularly badly affected.A woman and her son in Belgorod died after a drone attack on their car, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. The father and another person were injured...
  4. After US sanctions, Kim Jong Un's sister says North Korea's weapons are not for export

    After US sanctions, Kim Jong Un's sister says North Korea's weapons are not for export

    Pyongyang [North Korea], North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's influential sister on Friday rejected allegations of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, stressing that her country's weapons are supplied to other countries, including Russia. Not for sale, but for rescue. South Korea...
  5. Visa-free group travel between Russia and India expected by the end of this year: Minister

    Visa-free group travel between Russia and India expected by the end of this year: Minister

    Moscow, Russia and India will begin discussions on a bilateral agreement on easier travel in June, a Russian minister has said, as Moscow and New Delhi are set to strengthen their tourism ties by launching the visa-free Gru Tourist Exchange. ."India is in the final stages of internal state...
  6. First India-Russia consultation on visa-free tourist exchange set for June

    First India-Russia consultation on visa-free tourist exchange set for June

    “The process of group visa-free visits has progressed a bit. The Indian side returned with the reply that they are in the final stages of internal State coordination and asked us again for the latest draft of the document and promised to get back at the same time "In the near future, I think we...
  7. US imposes sanctions on Russian entities, individuals over arms transfers linked to North Korea

    US imposes sanctions on Russian entities, individuals over arms transfers linked to North Korea

    WASHINGTON [US], The United States has imposed sanctions on five Russian individuals and entities for facilitating trade in ballistic missiles and other weapons transfers between North Korea and Russia against Ukraine. The US Treasury Department announced the sanctions on Thursday. The United...
  8. Sri Lanka remands suspects arrested in scam of sending former soldiers to serve in Russia-Ukraine war

    Sri Lanka remands suspects arrested in scam of sending former soldiers to serve in Russia-Ukraine war

    A court in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has remanded five suspects, including a retired Major General, on remand till May 30 over a human trafficking operation to send former military personnel to serve in Russian and Ukrainian forces amid their ongoing war. Was arrested in this connection.According to...
  9. Australia bans entities linked to North Korea's arms supply

    Australia bans entities linked to North Korea's arms supply

    Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the continued transfer of weapons from North Korea to Russia is a "gross violation" of UN Security Council resolutions."While Australia condemns in the strongest possible terms North Korea's illegal exports and Russia's purchase and use of North...
  10. China 'cannot have both ways' on Russia-West relations: US

    China 'cannot have both ways' on Russia-West relations: US

    Washington, DC [US], The United States said on Thursday that China cannot build stronger ties with Europe and other countries while supporting Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. "The People's Republic of China can't have its cake and eat it too. You can't have it both ways. You want to...
  11. Taking tit-for-tat action, Russia expelled Britain's defense attache from Moscow

    Taking tit-for-tat action, Russia expelled Britain's defense attache from Moscow

    Moscow [Russia], Russia on Thursday expelled Britain's defense attache Adrian Coghill from Moscow in response to Britain's unfriendly moves, Russian news agency TASS reported, citing a statement by the Russian Foreign Minister. This came in response to Britain's decision on 8 May to expel...
  12. US bans entities that 'transfer' military equipment between North Korea and Russia

    US bans entities that 'transfer' military equipment between North Korea and Russia

    WASHINGTON, DC [US]: The US has asked Russia to join the transfer of military equipment and components between North Korea and Russia amid the ongoing war against Ukraine, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement on Thursday. Institutions have been banned. The US also...
  13. Sri Lanka to send high-level delegation to Moscow to consider its citizens joining Russian army

    Sri Lanka to send high-level delegation to Moscow to consider its citizens joining Russian army

    Colombo, Sri Lanka on Thursday said it will send a high-level delegation to Russia to look into the issue of its retired soldiers joining Russian forces on the Ukrainian war front.The development comes a day after the Sri Lankan Defense Ministry acknowledged that at least 16 retired military...
  14. Xi, Putin hint at political deal to end Ukraine war; Warned America against hindering China-Russia relations

    Xi, Putin hint at political deal to end Ukraine war; Warned America against hindering China-Russia relations

    BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday hinted at a political agreement to end the Ukraine war and said he hoped peace and stability would return to the European continent, shortly after his talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Both leaders vowed to counter any...
  15. After the talks, 'close friends' Xi and Putin said relations between China and Russia are stability factors for the world, conducive to peace.

    After the talks, 'close friends' Xi and Putin said relations between China and Russia are stability factors for the world, conducive to peace.

    BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that relations between the two countries have become a stabilizing factor for the world and a good example for other countries, as the two leaders eased pressure on Beijing. Have come here amid...
  16. Xi, Putin hold talks in Beijing to discuss future strategic ties amid prolonged Ukraine war

    Xi, Putin hold talks in Beijing to discuss future strategic ties amid prolonged Ukraine war

    BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday held talks on the future trajectory of their strategic ties amid growing pressure from the US and EU on Beijing to reduce Moscow's support in the ongoing war in Ukraine. of.Putin arrived here on his...
  17. Russia intensified disinformation campaign against Ukrainian President Zelensky: US intelligence agency

    Russia intensified disinformation campaign against Ukrainian President Zelensky: US intelligence agency

    Washington, DC [US], Russia has stepped up its disinformation efforts to discredit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and raise questions about his legitimacy in recent months, US intelligence agencies said, CNN reports. . Russia used recent measures to boost criticism about Zelensky's...
  18. Blinken announces US$2 billion in new military aid for Kiev, but bans its use "outside Ukraine"

    Blinken announces US$2 billion in new military aid for Kiev, but bans its use "outside Ukraine"

    Kiev [Ukraine], The Biden administration will send $2 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at the conclusion of his two-day visit to Kiev on Wednesday (local time) . To highlight Washington's support, the...
  19. Zelensky cancels foreign trips as situation worsens in Kharkiv

    Zelensky cancels foreign trips as situation worsens in Kharkiv

    Zelensky was scheduled to visit Spain and Portugal at the weekend.Russia last week launched a ground and air attack on Kharkiv and the surrounding area, Ukraine's second city in the north-east.Analysts have described it as one of the most dangerous moments of the war for Kiev, with Moscow's...
  20. Defense Ministry says 16 Sri Lankan mercenaries killed in Russia-Ukraine war

    Defense Ministry says 16 Sri Lankan mercenaries killed in Russia-Ukraine war

    COLOMBO: At least 16 retired Sri Lankan military personnel have been killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the island nation's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.According to the police, the Sri Lankan mercenaries had joined the Russian and Ukrainian forces after unscrupulous foreign...
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