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Zelensky urges Asian countries to join Ukraine peace summit he says Russia is trying to disrupt
World
June 2, 2024
Zelensky urges Asian countries to join Ukraine peace summit he says Russia is trying to disrupt
Singapore CNN — Russia is pressuring countries to skip an upcoming peace summit on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday…
Putin signals he’s open to peace talks, but Ukraine is right to be wary
World
May 26, 2024
Putin signals he’s open to peace talks, but Ukraine is right to be wary
Eastern Ukraine CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s signaling this week that he is open to peace talks should be viewed…
Zelensky wants China at Ukraine peace talks, cites ‘influence on Russia’
World
May 18, 2024
Zelensky wants China at Ukraine peace talks, cites ‘influence on Russia’
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wants to work with countries like China with “influence on Russia” as…
In Beijing, Xi and Putin left no question of their close alignment in a divided world
Features/Interviews
May 17, 2024
In Beijing, Xi and Putin left no question of their close alignment in a divided world
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin’s meeting in Beijing on Thursday left no question of how closely the Chinese and Russian…
US intelligence sees Russia step up disinformation campaign against Ukraine’s Zelensky
World
May 16, 2024
US intelligence sees Russia step up disinformation campaign against Ukraine’s Zelensky
CNN — Russia has stepped up its disinformation efforts to discredit Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and raise questions about his legitimacy in…
China’s Xi Jinping rolls out red carpet for close friend Putin in strong show of unity
World
May 16, 2024
China’s Xi Jinping rolls out red carpet for close friend Putin in strong show of unity
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to deepen their strategic partnership in…
Putin to meet Xi in Beijing as world convulses from global conflicts
World
May 14, 2024
Putin to meet Xi in Beijing as world convulses from global conflicts
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping will welcome Vladimir Putin to China on Thursday for the Russian president’s…
Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals
World
May 13, 2024
Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his defense minister and close ally Sergei Shoigu with a civilian economist,…
Putin says Russia’s army is ‘always ready’ as country marks World War II victory
World
May 9, 2024
Putin says Russia’s army is ‘always ready’ as country marks World War II victory
CNN — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said his forces were “always ready” to combat external threats, as he addressed crowds gathered…
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
World
May 7, 2024
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
CNN — Vladimir Putin has formally begun his fifth term as Russia’s president in a carefully choreographed inauguration ceremony, in…