Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in russia next week to attend the 16th BRICS leaders' meeting in Kazan. The summit will last two days, from October 22 to 24.
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of the partnership between China and the United States. He said that cooperation can contribute to the development of both countries and create new opportunities for global development.
António Guterres will attend the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 22-24 as an invited guest. This was announced by the head of the UN Information Center in Russia, noting that the UN Secretary-General will participate in the event.
The CIA has launched a new campaign to recruit informants in China, Iran, and North Korea through social media. The agency seeks to contact disgruntled citizens of these countries to obtain intelligence.
Chinese warships have entered the Arctic Ocean for the first time to conduct joint patrols with Russian warships. This symbolizes the closer ties between Beijing and Moscow and their growing interest in the Arctic.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed readiness to expand practical cooperation with russia during his conversation with putin. The statement was made in the context of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York on September 27. The meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET amid growing global competition between the two countries.
More than 700 national security and military officials have endorsed Kamala Harris for president of the United States. In the letter, they criticize Trump and emphasize the importance of protecting democracy.
The russian-Chinese military exercises Ocean 2024 are part of the ongoing strengthening of military coordination between the two countries. Experts note the growing complexity and geography of joint exercises amid global tensions.
Belarusian dictator Lukashenko calls for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine. He claims that the conflict benefits only "high-ranking people of American origin" who want "Ukrainians and Russians to destroy each other.
IOC President Thomas Bach has announced that he will not run for a third term. The 70-year-old German lawyer explained his decision by the need for new leaders and family circumstances.
Hungary has informed the EU of the end of its 'peace mission' in Ukraine after criticism from the Union. However, European capitals doubt the sincerity of this statement and do not rule out a possible resumption of the 'mission' by Orban.
The visit of Ukraine's Foreign Minister to China brought a potential meeting between Zelenskyy and Xi Jinping closer. Ukraine invited China to participate in interim meetings on the peace formula, and Beijing reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
President of Finland Alexander Stubb outlined four key elements for achieving peace in Ukraine. He emphasized that negotiations do not mean concessions and called on China to influence Russia to end the war.
George Maloney met with Xi Jinping in Beijing. They discussed bilateral relations, the war in Ukraine, and tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of balanced cooperation.
Hungary borrowed €1 billion from three Chinese banks in the spring of 2024. This is the largest loan in the country's history, to be repaid within three years, and is aimed at financing infrastructure and energy.
During Foreign Minister Kuleba's visit to China, Beijing reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. China also assured that it would not supply weapons to Russia, as Xi Jinping had previously promised.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Guangzhou. They discussed bilateral relations, the international agenda and ways to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is making his first visit to China since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. He plans to hold detailed talks with his Chinese counterpart on ways to achieve a just peace.
Heavy rains and flash floods have killed at least 20 people in China. In Shaanxi province, 12 people were killed by a bridge collapse, and about 30 are missing after cars ended up in the river.
The United States cannot predict the development of Russian-Chinese relations, as well as China's role as Russia's main strategic partner, including potential support for the Russian defense industry.
Hungary cannot be stripped of its EU Council presidency, despite Orban's controversial visits to China and Russia, but EU countries can publicly boycott his policies.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen canceled the visit of the EC board to Budapest due to recent events related to Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, and the EC will be represented at informal meetings of the Council only at the level of senior civil servants.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban presents the "Orban Plan" for peace talks to EU leaders after visiting Ukraine, Russia, and China on a "peacekeeping mission.
Several EU countries, including Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Finland, will boycott ministerial meetings organized by Hungary during its presidency of the EU Council to protest Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's "peacekeeping mission" visits to Moscow and Beijing during Hungary's EU presidency have angered the EU, which may strip Hungary of its presidency within weeks because Orbán's diplomacy undermines the bloc's unity against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
During a meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, they discussed strengthening cooperation between China and the EU.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called China a key power in creating conditions for peace in Russia's war against Ukraine during his visit to Beijing, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
China has tightened export controls on products that can be used in the military industry and dual-use goods, which has led to delays and increased costs for Russian importers due to increased inspections and licensing requirements.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Astana expressed support for China's initiative to settle the war between Russia and Ukraine.