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'Not very welcome': Unease in Brussels after Orbán-Putin meeting

The images of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands in China have caused unease in Brussels at a time of rising concerns about fractures in Western unity.

20/10/2023

North Korea

Russia-North Korea relationship on a 'new level,' says Sergei Lavrov

Sergei Lavrov thanked North Korea for its strong support for Russia’s war on Ukraine, claiming the bilateral relationship has reached a "new strategic level"

19/10/2023

Russia

Euroviews. The Israel-Hamas war is the latest proof Russia is an agent of chaos

Russia’s leadership doesn’t even have a stable, non-contradictory set of principles or values it adheres to, and its hodgepodge of narratives shows it is trying to fuel any conflict it can, all with the goal of carving out an empire for itself, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

18/10/2023

China

Beijing: Putin and Xi call for close policy coordination

China is a key purchaser of Russian oil and gas, providing Moscow with an economic lifeline in the face of punishing Western sanctions over its war in Ukraine.

18/10/2023

China

Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping at major Chinese summit

Russia's war on Ukraine and alleged support for Hamas will both loom over Putin's appearance at the 'Belt and Road' event.

17/10/2023

Ukraine

Moscow piling forces into eastern Ukraine as Putin meets Orbán

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

17/10/2023

Economy

Who's heading to the Belt and Road forum?

European leaders at the forum include Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán.

17/10/2023

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Expulsion of Russian diplomats: “banal revenge” from Washington - Moscow

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

07/10/2023

Ukraine

Drugs and grenades led to Wagner plane crash, claims Putin

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

06/10/2023

Russia

Putin says grenade fragments found in bodies of Prigozhin plane crash

Vladimir Putin said the head of the investigative committee told him that explosive traces were discovered in the remains of people killed in a plane crash in Russia in August. Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was among the dead.

05/10/2023

World News

Has Prigozhin's demise changed Russia's plans in Africa?

Wagner mercenaries have been involved on the African continent for years. So has Prigozhin's demise jeopardised Russia's plans for the African continent?

02/10/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russia's Medvedev promises new conquests

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

30/09/2023

Russia

New allies for Russia? Putin meets South Sudan’s leader

Cowboy hat wearing Salva Kiir met his Russian counterpart at the Kremlin where they strengthened their relationship as Russia searches for new allies

29/09/2023

Russia

Russia is in talks with the Taliban: Should the West be watching?

Russia is hosting a Taliban delegation for talks on issues of ‘counter-terrorism’ and ‘narcotics’ on Friday, 29 September. China, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are among the powers heading to meet representatives in Kazan, south west Russia.

29/09/2023

Russia

Kim Jong Un concludes six-day trip to Russia, attends walrus show

While in Russia, North Korea's leader met President Vladimir Putin and visited key military and technology sites

17/09/2023

World News

The week in pictures: Kim Jong Un in Russia as migrants overwhelm Lampedusa & Oktoberfest kicks off

The best photos from across Europe this week.

17/09/2023

Business

Russia raises interest rate to 13% as economy struggles

The Central Bank of Russia raised its key lending rate by one percentage point to 13% on Friday, a month after imposing an even larger hike.

15/09/2023

Russia

'We will fight imperialism together', North Korea's Kim tells Putin

Russia's president and Kim Jong Un held talks on Wednesday during which they are believed to have explored a range of "sensitive topics".

13/09/2023

Tech News

Putin hails Elon Musk as an 'outstanding person' and businessman

Putin made the comments at an event in Russia, just days after the Twitter/X boss said he refused to activate Starlink for a Ukrainian attack in Crimea.

12/09/2023

Russia

North Korea's Kim arrives in Russia for Putin meeting

The North Korean leader arrived in Russia on Tuesday morning after travelling on his bulletproof train with an unspecified number of top officials.

12/09/2023

Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president since 2000 (with a break as prime minister from 2008 to 2012), has shaped the country’s politics and global influence. From the war in Ukraine to political repression, stay informed on his policies and their impact.