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Monday, February 23, 2026
TopicRussia-China

Topic: Russia-China

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.’

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.

US & West targeting Russia-China to stall their growth, says Sergey Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister made the remarks in interview with his country’s Channel One. Comments come at a time when a growing alignment between Moscow & Beijing is being observed.

67% Americans see China’s influence & power as major threat to US, Pew survey finds

Results of Pew Research Center survey released Thursday. The survey, which was held from 21-27 March, included a sample of 3,581 US adults.

Did China help Pakistan build bridges to Russia? Imran Khan nods yes & then slams Modi’s India

In an interview with state-owned media outlet Russia Today, the Pakistan PM alleged that India has been taken over by 'Nazi' ideology & is 'no longer the India of Nehru and Gandhi'.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.