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Russia has spent years preparing for international sanctions

SINGAPORE — With no appetite for military confrontation, the U.S. and its allies are relying on sweeping economic sanctions to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to pull out of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

Beyond NATO, new alliances could defend democracy and counter Putin

Russian aggression toward Ukraine continues. The nations of the world, and their current alliances, have so far proved ineffective at curbing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions.

The Conversation

Russian threat is forcing a rewrite of US defense plans - Roll Call

U.S. defense planners and lawmakers are readjusting their plans and budgets after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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EU’s Borrell Says Asked China to Use its Influence on Russia

The EU's foreign policy chief said he has urged China to use its influence with Moscow to respect the Ukraine's sovereignty, adding that if the UN General Assembly fails to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine it is "the law of the jungle." "I've been talking with the Chinese minister this…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Time for Indian pharma to raise the game’

Global firms stress on supply chain diversification beyond China

The Hindu

New Oriental Education Records Huge Loss, But Forges Ahead

Key takeaways: New Oriental fell deeply into the red in its latest six-month reporting period after incurring massive costs from suspending its K-9 instruction business Founder Yu Minhong said he is determined to defy all odds and chart a path forward by developing new businesses By Jony Ho

Benzinga

Why Boris Johnson wants Russia ejected from SWIFT and what it could mean for the world

‘It would have a massive economic impact on Russia but it also would have a massive international impact. It’s not something you could do a snap decision on’

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Agora Looks for New Excitement With Online Workplace Audio, Karaoke Metaverse

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Benzinga

War in Ukraine is a severe test of China’s new axis with Russia

Beijing will tread carefully, and weigh up whether its strategic alliance with Moscow is worth the cost of this reckless invasion, says Yu Jie of Chatham House’s Asia-Pacific Programme

The Guardian - UK

Nixon library marks 50 years of US-China relations amid low point for diplomacy

YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Fifty years ago, President Nixon landed in Beijing in a historic visit to China that opened the door to diplomatic relations between the two countries, shifting the power dynamics of the Cold War and undermining the Soviet Union's global influence.

Los Angeles Times

China leaves Russia’s war off front pages as Xi stays silent

Chinese state media left Russia’s invasion of Ukraine off their front pages Friday as Beijing weighed its response, even as the outbreak of war in Europe dominated conversations on Chinese social media.

Tribune News Service

Where do Russia’s allies stand as Western powers slam Moscow?

Russia’s allies walk a tightrope between security concerns and economic interest after Moscow’s all-out war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Putin tells China's Xi that Russia is ready to talk with Ukraine - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation to Minsk for negotiations with representatives of Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Russian leader held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Reuters

Swedish Olympic champion gives medal to man held in China

A Swedish speedskater who won double Olympic gold earlier this month in Beijing, has given one of his medals to a Swedish publisher detained in China

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'Unprovoked and unjustified' - what world leaders say about Ukraine crisis after Russian invasion

Most have backed sanctions and criticised the move however condemnation of Putin is not universal

The Conversation

Ukraine invasion: why China is more likely to support Russia than in the past

China’s general approach to Russian actions in its neighbouring regions has been to minimise its involvement. After Russia invaded Georgia in 2008, Beijing refused to recognise declarations of independence by the de facto states of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, for instance.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Sanctions on Russia Serve China a Sharp Reminder of Need for its Own Chips

The sweeping restrictions imposed on Russia to block its access to global exports of goods from chips to computers and electronics are likely to accelerate China's own push for self-reliance in the semiconductor industry, analysts said. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, Washington - as part of a package…

Reuters

Putin tells Xi that Russia willing to hold high-level talks with Ukraine, China says

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a call on Friday that Russia is willing to hold high level talks with Ukraine, China's foreign ministry said.

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The Guardian - UK

China ponders how Russia’s actions in Ukraine could reshape world order

Beijing is walking a diplomatic tightrope but crisis also offers the opportunity to express grievances against its adversaries

Reuters

Xi tells Putin that China supports efforts to resolve Ukraine crisis via dialogue - Chinese state media

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladmir Putin that China supports Russia in efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis via dialogue, Chinese state television CCTV reported.

The Guardian - AU

‘Of course I worry’: shock waves from Ukraine reach Taiwan

With the threat of invasion from China ever present, Taiwanese people’s fears are now playing out in eastern Europe

The New Daily

The West has three options in response to the Ukraine invasion. Not one of them is good

The Western leaders have three three broad, and bad possibilities, in dealing with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. There are no good choices left.

Birmingham Post

£1M GB retail deal for Lisburn coffee roaster stokes China ambitions

Pure Roast Coffee has found strong demand for its coffee bags

Benzinga

Daiwa Gets Bullish On Tesla Citing Its Edge Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Daiwa analyst Jairam Nathan upgraded Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) to Outperform from Neutral with a price target of $900, down from $980. It implies an upside of 12.4%. The analyst says renewed supply chain concerns combined with higher oil prices enhance Tesla's competitive advantage over legacy internal combustion engines. Tesla's ability to export out of "cost-efficient"…

The Hindu

Vinod Daroz explores ideas of oneness through ceramic art

Ceramic artist Vinod Daroz returns to Hyderabad with vibrant multi-hued installations putting forth newer narratives

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