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Why is Putin suddenly attacking China?
A new version of China’s standard map has just been released… with some changes that the Russian president is not happy about ...
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China and Russia are ramping up joint military drills. What’s their end goal?
In an opening video address, Putin said 15 “friendly” nations would observe what Moscow claimed were some 90,000 troops and ...
Putin is embarking on an aggressive hiring drive to rejuvenate Russia's army. But he can't sustain it, experts say.
The Russian army is set to increase by 180,000, which would make it the second-largest in the world. It's already straining ...
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Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China's at 1.5 million-strong
(Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the regular size ... that would make it the second largest in the world after China's. In a decree published on the Kremlin's website, Putin ...
Why Putin’s Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions ...
Putin’s gambit infuses the chess world with cold war intrigue
The most celebrated example came at the height of the cold war in 1972, when a lengthy period of Soviet dominance was overturned by the brilliance of America’s Bobby Fischer. That match in Reykjavik ...
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Putin praises arms industry for significantly increasing production
Russia's arms industry has significantly increased its production this year, according to President Vladimir Putin as he ...
What are the risks for China as it draws closer to Russia with an eye on the US?
Delicate balancing act between major ally Russia and Ukraine and its Western backers has left China on the horns of a dilemma ...