China's Xi, Japan's Kishida end visits to Russia and Ukraine Chinese leader Xi Jinping has left Moscow, wrapping up a three-day visit, shortly after Japanese PM Fumio Kishida left Kyiv The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Zelensky says Ukraine will 'respond to every blow' after Russian attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said his country would "respond to every blow" after Russian strikes killed at least seven people in the Kyiv region, and claimed another victim in southern Zaporizhzhia. Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). France 24 · Mar 22, 2023
Xi’s Moscow trip shows peace in Ukraine isn’t China’s main concern Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow this week has been more about reiterating China and Russia’s shared interests, and less about any concrete pathway towards ending the war in Ukraine. The Conversation · Mar 22, 2023
Western democracy is weaker in this new cold war than it was in the first one For democrats, a stubborn economic malaise is more existentially threatening than any example set in Moscow or Beijing, says Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023
AP News Digest 3:30 am Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Sweden approves bill to allow country to join Nato; US says China is watching west’s response to Russia – as it happened Sweden says membership of Nato is best way to safeguard security; Anthony Blinken warns reaction to war in Ukraine has impact in Asia The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2023
Xi and Putin hail 'new era' MOSCOW: After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin has pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine. Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 392 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 392nd day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2023
A tale of two visits: Kishida and Xi tread starkly different paths on Ukraine One voiced his anger as he saw first firsthand the destruction caused by Russia’s invasion. The other toasted a close friendship with Moscow The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2023
Putin warns UK over depleted uranium tank shells for Ukraine UK will send Ukraine armour-piercing shells, containing depleted uranium, for use with its Challenger 2 battle tanks. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2023
After talks with Xi, Putin hails China's proposals for Ukraine After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine. Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023
MoD defends sending uranium shells to Ukraine after Russia's 'nuclear collision' threat The Ministry of Defence has responded to furious threats by Russian warmonger Vladimir Putin who is unhappy at reports the UK is set to send ammunition to help Ukraine Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023
Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as 'dear friend' Xi departs Russia blasted an apartment block in Ukraine with missiles on Wednesday and swarmed cities with drone attacks overnight, in a display of force as President Vladimir Putin bid farewell to his visiting "dear friend" and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Reuters · Mar 21, 2023
After talks with Xi, Putin hails China proposals for Ukraine After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine. Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023
Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023 Japan’s PM makes surprise visit to Ukraine in show of support Fumio Kishida’s visit to Kyiv comes as rival China is visiting Moscow for talks with Russia’s president.
Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023 Winnie the Pooh horror movie 'banned' in Hong Kong and Macau While new horror flick Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has already been released in the US in February and has been shown in cinemas across the UK in March, it has been banned Hong Kong and Macau
Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2023 Ni hao, Mr Zelensky, it's Xi Jinping on the line The two most fraught conversations this week both have Chinese President Xi Jinping on one side. In Moscow, he's currently talking to his Russian counterpart and host, Vladimir Putin. In a video conference or phone call that's assumed to follow within days, he'll then interface with the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr…
Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023 Russia-China ties enter ‘new era’ as Xi meets Putin in Moscow Xi signs an agreement with Russian president Vladimir Putin cementing their ‘no limits’ partnership.
Axios · Mar 21, 2023 Xi and Putin stick to same Ukraine positions after summit Xi offered Putin a significant show of solidarity by visiting Moscow this week.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Putin’s claim Britain is sending nuclear arms to Ukraine is ‘bonkers’ says expert ‘There is no way that you could create a nuclear explosion with depleted uranium’
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023 Morning Mail: hope for voice breakthrough, Aukus subs bill ticks higher, Boris Johnson admits ‘good faith’ fibs Late-night talks in Canberra signal hope of bipartisanship on referendum; defence industry minister admits ‘scope’ for more cost; Trump tension in US
Reuters · Mar 21, 2023 To be constructive, China should urge end of Ukraine invasion -White House If China wants to play a constructive role in Ukraine, its president, Xi Jinping, should urge Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine, John Kirby, the White House national security spokesperson, said on Tuesday.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023 Russia will be 'forced to react' if UK sends depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine, Putin vows It comes as the Russian President held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Moscow
The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023 Ukraine and West not ready for peace plan — Putin after Xi meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping spoke for more than four hours in a meeting at the Kremlin, warmly praising each other as a "dear friend".
France 24 · Mar 21, 2023 Mismatch? Russia's growing dependence on China "In love, there is always one who kisses, and one who offers the cheek." That French proverb was borrowed by Winston Churchill's daughter to describe the British prime minister's relationship during World War II with US president Franklin D. Roosevelt. When observing the optics of Xi Jinping's three-day state visit…