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Ten years on: Who is responsible for the downing of…

Posted by July 11, 2024

A decade after flight MH17 was shot down, 101 East investigates alleged connections to Russian President Vladimir Putin.Ten years after Malaysian Airlines Fligh

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Russia favours Trump win in 2024 presidential race, says US…

Posted by July 10, 2024

US intelligence assessments found Russia tried to influence campaigns to help Trump win in 2016, and again in failed 2020 race against Joe Biden.Russia again fa

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What lies behind arms talks between India’s Modi and Russia’s…

Posted by July 9, 2024

EXPLAINERRussia and India have a long history of collaborating on defence. What weapons have they traded before, and what will they discuss this time?India’s

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‘Axis of impunity’: Putin-Kim deal underlines new challenges to world…

Posted by June 26, 2024

Shortly after signing a new comprehensive strategic partnership between their two countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong U

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Putin and Kim take each other for a spin in…

Posted by June 20, 2024

The drive took place after the two leaders signed a deal that included a mutual defence pledge, one of Russia’s most significant moves in the Asia Pacific in

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Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal in news…

Posted by June 5, 2024

Russia’s president reiterated that attacking NATO countries was a ‘crazy’ idea but warned against Ukraine interference.Russian President Vladimir Putin ha

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‘Old friend’ Putin arrives in China for state visit, summit…

Posted by May 16, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day state visit, as the two countries look to further deepen a relationship that has grown close

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What is behind Russia’s nuclear escalation threat?

Posted by May 14, 2024

Last week, tensions between Russia and the West appeared to escalate to a dangerous new level when President Vladimir Putin ordered military drills involving ta

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Russia’s Putin to visit China in first foreign trip since…

Posted by May 14, 2024

The Russian leader’s May 16-17 visit aims to underscore the deepening ‘no limits’ partnership with China’s Xi Jinping.Russian President Vladimir Putin w

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Russia’s Putin says ‘arrogant’ West risking global conflict

Posted by May 9, 2024

In Victory Day speech, Russian president says his forces are in a ‘state of combat readiness’.Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the “arrogant” We

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