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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicXi-Putin

Topic: Xi-Putin

In telephone call, Putin and Xi condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, discuss G7 Summit flaws

In telephone call, Putin and Xi condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, discuss G7 Summit flaws

Kremlin says Putin trip to China is ‘on the agenda’

Xi visited Moscow in March this year and sealed a series of economic and other agreements with his 'dear friend' Putin.

Why Putin reached out to Iran and Turkey but not to ‘friend’ Modi or ‘brother’ Xi Jinping

Putin may find it difficult to distance himself from both China and India while engaging in a conflict with the Pentagon and its various arms of war.

Our take on Rahul Gandhi disqualification, Xi-Putin meet, Choksi’s kidnapping— in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

‘Peace plans for Ukraine to gas pipelines’ — What came out of the Putin-Xi talks

China values Russian support in the face of pressure from the West amid the war in Ukraine and sees practical benefits from deals on trade, investment, finance and energy.

Mature, tenacious — Chinese media celebrates ties with Russia ahead of Xi’s Moscow visit

Both China & Russia have relied on bashing the US for its wars in the Middle East — and elsewhere — to justify their close security & economic cooperation.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

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.

15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots who struck Pakistani terror camps

For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.

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.