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The new nuclear arms race

Russian President Vladimir Putin derided the sanctions as an unfriendly act, saying they would not significantly affect the Russian economy and talked up Russia’s importance to the global oil market.
International

Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil majors over Ukraine

“I think (Xi) can have a big influence on Putin... Look, he’s a respected man. He’s a very strong leader, very big country. Yeah, I think it can have a big influence. And we will certainly be talking about Russia, Ukraine,” US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House.
International

Trump says Chinese leader Xi could have ‘big influence’ on Putin

US President Donald Trump’s reversal came just days after he announced that he would meet Putin in the Hungarian capital within two weeks, following what he called a productive phone call to end Russia’s war.
International

Trump says doesn’t want ‘wasted’ meeting with Putin

In his latest abrupt pivot on Russia’s 2022 invasion, US President Donald Trump said he expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest within the next two weeks for what would be their second summit since the American’s return to power.
International

Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after ‘great’ call

Brics, which includes South Africa, has increasingly drawn the ire of Trump as it expands with new members from Asia and the Middle East.
International

Xi and Putin to take part in Brics trade summit without Modi

(From left) Russia's President Vladimir Putin walks with China's President Xi Jinping and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un before a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, Sep 3, 2025.
Global Enterprise

China’s Xi projects power at military parade with Putin and Kim

Since meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) in Alaska last month, US President Donald Trump (right) has pushed the Kremlin chief to hold bilateral talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but instead Russia has stepped up attacks on Kyiv.
International

Trump says ‘very disappointed’ in Putin

Since taking power in 2012, Xi Jinping has methodically built up blocs outside the orbit of Washington’s influence.
Global Enterprise

China’s Xi redraws geopolitical map, embracing Putin, Modi

The security-focused bloc has expanded to 10 permanent members and 16 dialogue and observer countries in recent years.
Global Enterprise

Xi vows more investments to boost China-led security bloc

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