Russia
Malaysia and Russia weigh using ruble, ringgit to boost trade
Both countries also review opportunities for greater energy cooperation
Trump thanks China and Russia, partners of Iran, for diplomatic help in sealing ceasefire deal
Like China, Russia has been trying to position itself as a diplomatic back channel in the war
Russia is the test of Europe’s strategic autonomy
To end the Ukraine war, the region must collectively decide on finding a place for the Eurasian country
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to cross English Channel
British Prime Minister Kier Starmer said that he had directed the interception
US House backs Russia sanctions and Ukraine aid in latest blow to Trump
18 Republicans and one independent who normally votes with them joined Democrats to pass the Bill
What price Hormuz?
Trump has 3 objectives in the Persian Gulf – he can achieve at most 2 of these goals
Russians are thriving on Phuket, but the scene feels fleeting
Thousands who fled Russia after the invasion of Ukraine have built an enclave there. An air of impermanence hangs over their community
What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in Singapore?
Singapore is also the world’s largest bunkering hub
Shangri-La Dialogue this year could be the most important ever amid geopolitical instability
Even with the Iran crisis possibly winding down, its continuing human and economic cost will remain in focus
China’s diplomatic successes are broad but shallow
It asks little of its foreign ‘partners’, and gives little back
