Geopolitics
Analysts feel that the passage of 10 Chinese and Russian warships through a narrow strait in the north of Japan on Monday did not violate Japan’s territorial waters, but has exploited a loophole that’s set alarm bells ringing in Tokyo. more
Russia calls for ‘concerted efforts’ to follow purposes and principles of UN Charter

New York: The Russian Foreign Minister addressed the UN General Assembly on Saturday, calling for a new consensus to uphold the “purposes and principles” of the UN’s fou ...

Nord Stream 2: US, Germany strike deal over controversial Russian gas pipeline

The United States has said that it has reached an agreement with Germany to stop Russia from using its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea, according to media reports.

Russia may bomb UK warships next time they trespass – Envoy

Vienna: Russia may drop bombs on British warships if they test it again in the Black Sea, Konstantin Gavrilov, the Russian envoy to the Vienna talks on military security and arms control, ...

Britain's HMS Defender sailing near Crimea warned by Russia

More than 20 Russian military aircrafts and two coast guard ships shadowed a British warship sailing near Crimea.

Biden, Putin set to meet in Geneva amid strained bilateral ties

Geneva: US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are going to meet at Geneva, Switzerland for their first ever interaction Wednesday, media reports said.

Russia: Rights experts call for immediate medical evacuation of Alexei Navalny

New York: Experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council called on Wednesday for the urgent medical evacuation of detained Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, fearing he is in &ld ...

Putin says Russia's COVID-19 situation is much better than in other countries

Moscow/Sputnik: The coronavirus dynamics in Russia is much better than in other countries, which encourages domestic tourism, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.

Russia-China cooperation not directed against other countries, says Beijing

Beijing/Sputnik: Developing the relationship between Russia and China is not aimed at harming other countries, Hua Chunying, the Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman, said on Monday.

Russia asks US to stop playing with fire following White House sanctions

Moscow: Displeased with the US sanctions, Russia has hit back at Washington DC- accusing the latter of meddling in its domestic affairs and trying to create an image of an external enemy ...