Russia
Putin says foreign troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets
US President Donald Trump said this week he was "very disappointed" in Putin and his moves to grow closer to China's Xi Jinping.
Belarus arrests Polish national on suspicion of espionage, media says
Russia is ready to discuss nuclear fuel at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia with US - RIA
Ukraine's allies meet amid doubts over guarantees, US backing
Putin says he is ready to meet Zelensky if he comes to Moscow
Putin said he is open to meeting Zelensky in Moscow, while Ukraine denounced the offer as unacceptable.
Hot mic picks up Putin and Xi discussing organ transplants and immortality
As Putin and Xi walked toward the Tiananmen rostrum where they viewed the parade with Kim, Putin's translator could be heard saying in Chinese, "Biotechnology is continuously developing."
EU's Kallas says Xi, Putin, Kim, Iran challenge rules-based order
"Xi standing alongside the leaders of Russia, Iran, North Korea, these aren't just anti-Western optics: This is a direct challenge to the international sysytem built on rules," Kallas said
Air-raid sirens interrupt ‘First Bell’ as Jewish schools open across Ukraine
Staff guided parents and children into protected areas under rehearsed protocols, then resumed events once the all-clear sounded amid renewed Russian strikes nationwide.
Russia expects ongoing Ukraine talks, tied to territorial changes, Lavrov says
"For peace to be durable, the new territorial realities ... must be recognized and formalized in international legal terms," Lavrov said.
China's Xi hosts 'old friend' Putin, North Korea's Kim in challenge to West
Xi, Putin and Kim are set to take center stage at a massive military parade on Wednesday, where the Chinese president will flaunt his vision for a new global order.
UK-Norway warship deal boosts NATO Arctic defenses against Russia
BAE’s Type 26 frigates feature sophisticated weapons, advanced sensors, and cutting-edge communications, with a flexible design that enables future upgrades to counter emerging threats
Xi’s SCO moment: Strategy or an accident of history? - opinion
Xi Jinping has sought to build an alternative pole of power by weaving together Russia’s desperation, India’s caution, and the Islamic world’s grievances.
China, Russia join Iran in rejecting European move to restore sanctions on Tehran
A letter from the Chinese, Russian, and Iranian foreign ministers called Britain, France, and Germany's move to restore sanctions via the "snapback mechanism" "legally and procedurally flawed."
China grows presence on global stage, hosting leaders of Russia, Turkey, and India - analysis
"I look forward to working with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system and advancing toward a community with a shared future for humanity,” Xi said.
Russia suspected of hacking EU Commission president's plane GPS, forcing it to land manually - FT
The plane circled the airport for an hour before the pilot decided to land the plane manually using analog maps. "It was undeniable interference," the official said.