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Vladimir Putin: “Russia is open to constructive partnership with all countries without exception”

10:11 06.04.2023

Vladimir Putin: “Russia is open to constructive partnership with all countries without exception”

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin received letters of credence from 17 newly-appointed ambassadors of foreign states. As per tradition, the ceremony took place in the Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace. Vladimir Putin said in particular: - I would like to emphasise that Russia is open to constructive …

“The balance of power in the Indo-Pacific is shifting away from the US and its allies”

10:10 06.04.2023

“The balance of power in the Indo-Pacific is shifting away from the US and its allies”

The balance of power in the region is shifting away from the US and its allies, Australia’s spy chief told the conference, Reuters informs. The US’ technological edge is eroding, an Australian intelligence chief said as a Sydney conference was told the AUKUS alliance of Australia, Britain and the United …

The Economist: Who are Russia’s supporters?

10:07 06.04.2023

The Economist: Who are Russia’s supporters?

In the year since Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s diplomatic resilience has left many wringing their hands, ‘The Economist’ writes. In one sense Russia can rightly boast about strengthening diplomatic ties. Data published in March by EIU, our sister company, showed that the number of countries actively condemning …

China and Russia increase Middle East influence

10:05 06.04.2023

China and Russia increase Middle East influence

China and Russia are growing their diplomatic and economic influence in the Middle East, making the most of space left behind by an absent US. This shift in the region’s geopolitical tenor and the China-brokered Saudi-Iran reconciliation could open the door to ending the war in Yemen and other conflicts, …

Foreign Policy: ‘Biden’s State Department needs a reset’

10:55 05.04.2023

Foreign Policy: ‘Biden’s State Department needs a reset’

The Biden administration took office vowing to put diplomacy at the center of U.S. foreign policy, yet it has relatively few diplomatic achievements to show for its first two-plus years. The administration’s diplomatic record is unimpressive, ‘Foreign Policy’ writes in a tough comment ‘Biden’s State Department needs a reset’. Part …

China's Xi did not support Japan's claim over Russian Southern Kurils

10:31 05.04.2023

China's Xi did not support Japan's claim over Russian Southern Kurils

Chinese President Xi Jinping did not support Japan's claim over the Russian Southern Kurils islands off Hokkaido in his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month, according to a Chinese source familiar with the matter, Kyodo informs. Xi told Putin at their meetings in Moscow that China "does not …

The World faces a War of Values

10:30 05.04.2023

The World faces a War of Values

This is a very interesting and important analysis of the situation from “The National Interest” – the World is divided into groups of countries and peoples, whose value orientations are completely different. So, this is an irreconcilable contradiction. On the other hand, it perfectly demonstrates the stupidity of the idea …

What makes Europe look to China

10:29 05.04.2023

What makes Europe look to China

At a critical moment when the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to deteriorate and the triangular relationship between the US, Europe, and Russia has reached a stalemate, European leaders are seeking to visit China, ‘The Global Times’ writes. At the time when China-EU relations were in the "honeymoon phase," …

London loses sole lead as world’s top financial centre

10:51 04.04.2023

London loses sole lead as world’s top financial centre

London has lost its sole lead as the world’s top global financial centre, according to research by the City of London that will add to concerns over the competitiveness of the Square Mile, ‘Financial Times’ informs. London and New York have tied for the top spot, according to benchmarking data …

General Jiřím Šedivý on Ukraine conflict: “We underestimated the whole situation because we were not prepared for it”

10:50 04.04.2023

General Jiřím Šedivý on Ukraine conflict: “We underestimated the whole situation because we were not prepared for it”

The former Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic, General Jiřím Šedivý (photo), in an interview with CZ Defense, said that "Russia has changed its approach to a special military operation." Here are some key points from this long conversation with a professional military man …

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