January 20, 02:39 PM • 33672 viewsBelarusian 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.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that allowing the use of Western weapons outside Ukraine against Russian military facilities and destroying Russian bombers on airfields and in the air are key steps needed to stop the Russian offensive.
At the SCO summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's support for Russia and its stance on Ukraine, deepening ties that are likely to further irritate Western powers demanding that China stop supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
Putin met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Astana on the eve of the BRICS summit in Kazan and said that Russian-Chinese relations are in the best possible condition, built on equality, mutual benefit and respect for sovereignty, but not directed against anyone.
On the eve of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, the presidents of Russia and Turkey held a bilateral meeting in Astana. The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation between the countries.
During a meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that relations between China and Kazakhstan have reached a high level of permanent comprehensive strategic partnership.
Putin attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he met with leaders such as Xi Jinping and Erdogan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of Turkey, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Iran on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in early July.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Kazakhstan to attend the 24th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, where Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is also expected to attend.
During an official visit to China, Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed the security situation in Europe with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including Russia's war against Ukraine and Belarus' hybrid attack on the Polish border.
