Vladimir Putin claims Chinese proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine Putin accused the West of having no interest in helping Ukraine reach such a peace deal Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023
Ukraine 'traitor' who headed Vladimir Putin's 'torture jail' killed in car bomb explosion Serhiy Moskalenko, 44, has been branded a "traitor" and "torturer" by Ukrainian officials, is accused of carrying out "inhuman tortures" against his "captured" countrymen in occupied Kherson Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023
NATO chief says 'dangerous world' demands 'more ambitious' defence spending Alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg outlined plans to demand more money from the coalition's 30 members - even though the vast majority of countries do not even meet the current 2% benchmark Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023
Women and war crimes: why so few are prosecuted, and what happens when they are Within days of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Criminal Court (ICC) opened an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the resulting war. On March 17 2023, the ICC issued its first arrest warrants against two Russian government officials. While significant attention… The Conversation · Mar 21, 2023
China's Xi appeared more relaxed than Putin in first Moscow meeting, experts say Body language experts say Chinese President Xi Jinping came across as more relaxed and commanding than his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at Monday's televised first meeting of Xi's state visit to Moscow. Reuters · Mar 21, 2023
A ‘marriage of convenience’ for Russia and China amid the Ukraine war, or more? WASHINGTON — When China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin sat down together in Moscow on Monday, the trappings were those of imperial power, and the bonhomie hung heavy in the air. Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2023
Putin hosts Xi in the Kremlin with imperial palace pageantry Russia and China are showcasing their “no limit friendship” during a pomp-laden Kremlin ceremony intended to further cement ties amid the fighting in Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
It’s Easy But Wrong to Be Cynical About Putin’s Indictment The charges may be an important step in pushing global justice forward. Foreign Policy · Mar 21, 2023
Vladimir Putin’s war chiefs in bitter spat as he begs China's Xi Jinping for military aid Yevgeny Prigozhin, who heads up the shadowy Wagner militia, has warned the Kremlin Defence Ministry that Russia could lose all military gains made in the frontline Ukrainian town of Bakhmut unless he acts quickly Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023
Xi hails ties with Russia as he starts more talks with Putin Chinese President Xi Jinping touted close ties with Russia on the second day of his state visit to Moscow Tuesday, inviting Vladimir Putin to make a return visit later this year. Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023
Japan, China push opposing visions in top-level visits Asia’s stake in Europe’s war was made crystal clear when the leaders of the region’s two richest countries sat in the capitals of Russia and Ukraine in strong shows of support for the opposing sides The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
Xi invites Putin to China in show of support as Moscow talks continue Chinese and Russian leaders to discuss Ukraine in formal talks after friendly dinner, while Fumio Kishida meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023
Russia's reliance on China rises amid Ukraine sanctions President Vladimir Putin gushed about China's economic success as he welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin this week The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
Al Murray on war games, Putin and how to solve a problem like Suella Braverman The Pub Landlord turned history buff Al Murray says the war in Ukraine "is a direct product of WW2” Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 First Thing: Missouri to limit gender-affirming care for minors Missouri’s Republican attorney general sidesteps GOP-led state senate as it struggles to pass legislation
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 ‘He is my best friend’: 10 years of strengthening ties between Putin and Xi The Russian and Chinese leaders have met more than 40 times in recent years, fortifying personal and formal relations
Reuters · Mar 21, 2023 Xi invites Putin to China for third Belt and Road Forum - Xinhua China's President Xi Jinping has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to China this year for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, the official Xinhua News agency reported on Tuesday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 21, 2023 Putin Says Chinese Proposal Could Be Basis for Peace in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin said after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday that Chinese proposals could be used as the basis of a peace settlement in Ukraine, but that the West and Kyiv were not yet ready. In a joint statement issued at the end of Xi's state…
Reuters · Mar 21, 2023 Putin says Chinese proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin said after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday that Chinese proposals could be used as the basis of a peace settlement in Ukraine, but that the West and Kyiv were not yet ready.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 21, 2023 Territorial dispute between China and Russia risks clouding friendly future Despite the public image of cordiality presented by China and Russia, some observers suggest the friendship is on fragile foundations. Xi Jinping is visiting Moscow this week in a show of solidarity with Vladimir Putin. However, a background dispute over territory in east Siberia could dangerously undo the comprehensive strategic…
Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023 US urges Chinese President Xi Jinping to press Vladimir Putin ‘to halt the war crimes’ in Ukraine White House calls on Chinese leader to urge his Russian counterpart to withdraw troops, saying seeking a ceasefire would not be enough
Foreign Policy · Mar 21, 2023 Latvia Is Going on Offense Against Russian Culture The Baltic nation is taking cultural cohesion into its own hands—and risking backlash.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Ukraine news – live: Russia warns of ‘nuclear collision’ and threatens UK over ammunition Xi Jinping is in Moscow after releasing 12 point proposal for de-escalation in Ukraine
France 24 · Mar 21, 2023 Talks with Japan’s prime minister ‘productive’, Zelensky says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had held "productive talks" with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Tuesday. The visit came as China's President Xi Jinping met Russian leader Vladimir Putin for a second day of talks in Moscow. Follow our blog to…
The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023 ‘Anger, hatred and lies’: Murdoch’s successful persuasion Murdoch’s News Corp long ago abandoned its commitment to truth, incoming co-chairs of Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission write.