Russia
Elon Musk’s secret talks with Putin ramped up during his Twitter takeover: WSJ report
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has engaged in secret talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to reporting published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal. Citing “several current and former U.S., European and Russian officials,” the Journal reported that conversations between Putin and Musk, a Republican megadonor and Pentagon contractor, took […]
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South and North Korea troops potentially entering Russia-Ukraine war unlikely to stoke regional conflict
Smoke rises after North Korea blows up sections of inter-Korean roads on its side of the border between the two Koreas, according to South Korea’s military, as seen from the South Korean side, October 15, 2024, in this screen grab from a handout video. South Korean Defense Ministry South and North Korea troops potentially entering […]
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Georgia’s election forces voters to choose between a future with Russia or Europe
Supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party at the party’s final campaign rally in Tbilisi on Oct. 23, 2024, ahead of the Oct. 26 parliamentary elections. Giorgi Arjevanidze | Afp | Getty Images Parliamentary elections in Georgia this weekend have been described as the vote “of a lifetime” that will determine whether the country moves […]
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Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 23, 2024. China Daily via Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Wednesday to boost communication and cooperation between their countries and resolve conflicts to help improve ties that were damaged by a […]
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Russia says it has no intention of abandoning Iran as it faces Israel’s wrath
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin meets with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of an international forum “Interrelation of times and civilizations – basis of peace and development” dedicated to the 300th anniversary of poet Magtymguly Fragi’s birthday in Ashgabat on October 11, 2024. […]
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A ‘tidal wave’ of natural gas supply — the biggest yet — will reshape global markets, says RBC Capital
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage units. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images The biggest influx of liquified natural gas (LNG) supply is coming online and it will transform the global market, bringing about wide and enduring effects, said RBC Capital Markets. “A wave of new LNG supply —the biggest yet— is set […]
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Zelenskyy calls on allies ‘not to hide,’ respond to North Korean involvement in war
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses lawmakers as he presents the so-called ‘Victory Plan’ during a parliament session, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 16, 2024. Andrii Nesterenko | Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on allies on Tuesday “not to hide” and to respond to evidence of North Korean involvement in Russia’s war in […]
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Russia pushes ‘new world order’ agenda as it hosts beefed-up BRICS summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow, Russia October 18, 2024. Alexander Zemlianichenko | Via Reuters Russia is rolling out the red carpet to its geopolitical allies as it hosts the latest BRICS summit on Tuesday, pushing its agenda to create a “new world order” that challenges the West. The group […]
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India, China reach pact to resolve border conflict, Indian foreign minister says
India and China have reached a deal on patrolling their disputed frontier to end a four-year military stand-off, the Indian foreign minister said on Monday, paving the way for improved political and business ties between the Asian giants. Estherpoon | Istock | Getty Images India and China have reached a deal on patrolling their disputed frontier to end a […]
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Iran aided Russia against Ukraine. Now it needs to call in the favor
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) enters the hall during the meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (not pictured), October 11, 2024, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Iran has been one of Russia’s few staunch allies throughout the war against Ukraine, but Tehran now faces the strain of indirectly fighting its nemesis Israel on […]
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