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China lauds Russia relations and calls for strengthened Asia-Pacific role

Beijing official said relations with Moscow are at an historic high.

Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2024

North Korea sent Russia millions of munitions in exchange for food: Seoul

South Korea says North Korea has sent Russia 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions since September.

Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war live: what we know on day 735

Macron government sticks to line that troops on ground may be needed; Biden meets congressional leaders over impasses including Ukraine funding

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024

Sixth person charged with allegedly spying for Russia in UK

Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev has been charged over alleged Russian spying offences

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024

Crude Prices Gain on Geopolitical Risks

April WTI crude oil (CLJ24 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.29 (+1.66%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24 ) closed up +3.72 (+1.45%). On Tuesday, crude oil and gasoline prices climbed to 2-week highs and closed moderately higher. Geopolitical risks are underpinning crude prices with the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war and continued...

Barchart · Feb 27, 2024

‘Kremlin Leaks’: Files detail Putin’s €1 billion propaganda effort ahead of presidential vote

Leaked documents describe the Kremlin's concerted efforts to influence public opinion – using cinema, streaming series and TV programmes – to promote a narrative of Russian heroism, traditional values and loyalty towards President Vladimir Putin ahead of his March 15-17 bid for re-election.

France 24 · Feb 27, 2024

EU leaders reject Macron's suggestion that sending troops to Ukraine is possible

French President Emmanuel Macron faced uneasy reactions from European allies and a warning from the Kremlin on Tuesday after he refused to rule out the dispatch of Western ground troops to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27, 2024

Boots on the ground? NATO allies reject Macron's 'troops for Ukraine' overture

Emmanuel Macron has turned heads at a hastily organised summit for Ukraine. The French president for the first time evoked the possibility of Western troops to thwart a Russian victory – one option among many. Macron himself acknowledged that opinions vary. In other words, he's very much in the minority.

France 24 · Feb 27, 2024

Nato would crush weak Russia and Putin knows it, says UK defence chief

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin downplays fears of wider conflict in Chatham House speech

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024

Armenia Faces Scrutiny Over Surge In EU Imports Amid Sanctions Concerns

Armenia's trade surge from EU raises suspicions of sanctions circumvention, drawing attention from US Treasury and analysts.

Zenger · Feb 27, 2024