The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Xi Jinping welcomes ‘dear friend’ Vladimir Putin to Beijing

Russian president due to hold in-depth talks with Chinese leader on sidelines of trade forum

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Russia to return four Ukrainian children to their families as part of Qatari-brokered deal

Kyiv approached the emirate state to mediate with Moscow over release of the children – aged from two to 17

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Putin begins visit in China, underscoring Moscow's ties with Beijing

Russia and China have forged an informal alliance against the United States and other democratic nations that is now complicated by the Israel-Hamas war.

WEKU · Oct 17, 2023

Belt and Road Summit: Putin in China to meet 'dear friend' Xi Jinping

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a significant meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, garnering global attention. The visit aimed to underscore the profound mutual trust and unrestricted partnership between China and its colossal neighbor.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 601 of the invasion

Russia testing defences around Kupiansk-Lyman as its Avdiivka offensive wanes, says Ukraine; Moscow admits reliance on China for drones

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023

Russia returns four Ukrainian children in Qatari deal

Kyiv says about 20,000 children have been taken from Ukraine without the consent of family or guardians

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023

China prepares for Belt and Road summit in shadow of Israel-Gaza war

President Xi Jinping’s signature economic initiative has extended Beijing’s global reach.

Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: Putin to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing in first visit outside former Soviet Union since March

Russian president and his Chinese counterpart will hold talks in Putin’s furthest visit since international arrest warrant issued in March

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023

Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: Russia striking Avdiivka ‘with everything they have’, says city official

Volodymyr Zelenskiy praises troops for holding their positions in areas including Avdiivka, where fighting is ‘particularly hot’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023