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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicRussia-China

Topic: Russia-China

Russia, China discuss ties with the US & prospects to resolve Ukraine war

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing and called for closer coordination in forums like UNSC, SCO, BRICS, G20, and APEC.

West is pitching India & China against each other, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Speaking at a club in Moscow, Lavrov said that terming of the Asia-Pacific as 'Indo-Pacific' is part of West's anti-China stance.

PM Modi’s absence from the SCO summit weakens India’s power as a swing state

Even as it keeps India tied up in the Himalayas, China is focused on the Indo-Pacific. Swing state diplomacy is India’s counter to this game plan.

India can’t ignore Russia-China bonhomie. Pursue CNP with a grand strategy

Chinese President Xi Jinping is the only leader Putin has met more than 40 times in the last decade. On average, it means more than four times a year.

Western analysts misread Russia, China. Together they have bypassed the dollar

US is losing against China. East wind is now starting to dominate over the West.

What do Chinese think of Beijing-Moscow partnership? Russia is both ‘comrade and problem’

Even though the 'no-limits partnership' might not be reflected in the joint statements, in times to come, China and Russia may find themselves flocking together out of necessity.

Instant Analysis: Putin’s China visit, significance of Beijing-Moscow ties & concerns for India

Instant Analysis is a short and snappy take on unfolding events, with some analysis and opinion

Putin’s visit to meet Xi in Beijing likely to highlight their ‘no limits’ partnership defying West

Chinese foreign ministry confirmed Putin’s trip Tuesday, saying that Xi and Putin would exchange views on ties and ‘international and regional issues of common concern.’

Ukraine says it is finding more Chinese components in Russian weapons

Intelligence gathered by Ukrainian experts from the battlefield stated that Chinese-made components were found in a navigation system in Orlan aerial drones that had previously used a Swiss system.

Strengthening Russia-India-China trilateral, energy cooperation: Takeaways from Xi-Putin joint statement

Statement released during Xi Jinping's Moscow visit welcomes China's peace plans for Ukraine & condemns attempts to 'cram extraneous issues' into agenda of multilateral forums.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.