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China and Russia Move Toward 40 Agreements After Trump-Xi Summit Produced Limited Commitments

Russian President Putin visits Beijing to strengthen ties with China, signing 40 agreements amid global tensions. The visit follows Trump's summit with Xi, which yielded limited concrete outcomes.

International Business Times UK

Dragon blow: China's spending in April at 6-month low

A broad measure of public expenditure fell 7.3% from a year ago, accelerating from the 2.5% decrease in March to mark its sharpest decline since October, according to Bloomberg calculations based on Ministry of Finance data released Wednesday. By contrast, broad fiscal revenue rose 2%.

The Economic Times

New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start

Iran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf of Oman coastline. The U.S. has imposed its own blockade on Iranian ports and attempted an aborted operation to reopen the chokepoint.

The Economic Times

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Two superpowers, one host: How Xi handled Trump and Putin differently

Within days of each other, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet in Beijing for two of the world’s most powerful and controversial leaders: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The near-identical military ceremonies, cannon salutes and choreographed welcomes were carefully designed to project China…

The Times of India

Donald Trump Dismisses Vladimir Putin's Beijing Pomp, Claims His Welcome Ceremony 'Topped' Russia's Leader

Vladimir Putin met Xi Jinping in Beijing days after Xi hosted Donald Trump, highlighting deepening China-Russia ties amid global tensions and sanctions.

International Business Times UK

Ukrainian MP says lifting sanctions on Russian oil puts ‘question mark’ over friendship with UK

The Ukrainian MP said the decision told Russia that ‘everything can be bought and everything is for sale’

The Independent UK

Xi plays a masterful hand amid Trump’s chaos and Putin’s decline

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in China, projecting unity against US dominance. They signed agreements and criticized US defense policies. However, Russia's economic dependence on China is evident, while China carefully manages its global interests. This summit highlights China's strategic balancing act between the US…

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Ukraine war briefing: Nato warned over response after Russian drone incursion

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The Independent UK

Xi and Putin tout ‘new type’ of world order in Beijing – but is their alliance really that strong?

Less than a week after hosting Donald Trump, China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to Beijing. Unlike Trump’s visit, this was a routine meeting. The Chinese and Russian presidents have met more than 40 times since 2013, with the latest meeting marking Putin’s 25th visit to…

The Conversation

Bulletin world briefing: Iran threatens to expand conflict and Xi and Putin meeting ends in warning

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today

The Independent UK

How did Putin and Trump's visits to China compare?

In a diplomatic dance, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his visit to Beijing right after US President Donald Trump's engagement with Chinese leadership. While both were greeted with pomp, Putin garnered a notably warmer reception, bolstered by a higher-ranking official's presence. China's leader underscored the steadfast bond between the…

The Economic Times

Xi And Putin Take On U.S.-Israeli Attacks In Iran, Call For An End To The War With 'Utmost Urgency'

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin criticized attacks from the U.S. and Israel against Iran and called for an end to the war with the "utmost urgency."

International Business Times

Russia's Sberbank wants Chinese chips for its GigaChat AI in the face of Western sanctions — faces a long wait behind ByteDance and Alibaba

CEO German Gref didn’t specify which Chinese chips Sberbank is interested in, but the most likely candidate is Huawei's Ascend 950 family.

Tom’s Hardware

Xi and Putin unite to take swipe at Trump at Beijing summit but fail to clinch gas deal

China and Russia condemned the ‘law of the jungle’ approach to international affairs but could not agree on Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline

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'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival

Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia

The Economic Times

Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US, but fail to clinch big gas deal

China and Russia united against US President Donald Trump's missile defense plans and nuclear policy. Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing. They emphasized strong ties and a multipolar world order. However, a long-sought gas pipeline deal between the two nations remained elusive. Discussions on energy cooperation continue.

The Guardian - UK

Same but different: how Xi and China welcomed Trump and Putin

Choreography of back-to-back visits appeared deliberately mirrored but China made sure the differences were noticed

AAP

Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing

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International Business Times

China Trained Russian Military Personnel For Fighting In Ukraine: Report

Russian military personnel were trained in China in 2025 before some of them returned to fight in Ukraine, according to a new report.

The Economic Times

Putin in China: Lip-smacking dinner menu for Russian President with Xi Jinping is gastronomic delight

Vladimir Putin is visiting China just days after Donald Trump left the Chinese capital. Xi Jinping and Putin -- who have met dozens of times over the past decade -- were keen to showcase their unshakeable relations in the aftermath of Trump's visit to Beijing.

Euronews

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin 'monsters' in Cannes

Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film 'Bitter Christmas'. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a "shield" against "monsters" Trump, Netanyahu and Putin.

The Independent UK

This is why easing Russia’s oil sanctions is a gut punch to Ukraine

COMMENT: The PM’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia will kill Ukrainians and enfeeble Britain, and is a stain on the national reputation, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley, who has spent more than 11 years covering the region

The Times of India

Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': 5 takeaways from Putin-Xi Jinping meet in Beijing

Just days after US President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out another elaborate welcome at the Great Hall of the People, this time for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Euronews

Putin - Xi meeting: 3 things you need to know

Putin and Xi signed a joint statement in Beijing on Wednesday that included an agreement to increase military cooperation.

The Independent UK

Xi warns world ‘risks returning to law of the jungle’ as he praises Putin at China talks

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