Putin and Xi Sign ‘Multipolar World’ Declaration in Beijing
President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping signed a joint declaration on Wednesday focused on building a…
As a Weakened Putin Follows Trump to Beijing, Iran War Offers an Opening
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit in a position…
Putin Arrives in Beijing With Entourage of Ministers and CEOs
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and “long-time good…
Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.
Even the most capable autocrats cannot rule alone. In Russia, Vladimir V. Putin needs his circle of handpicked…
China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia will go to China next week for talks with its leader, Xi…
Putin Expected to Visit China Next Week, Reports Say
President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to China next week, the South China Morning Post reported Friday,…
‘For Example, Putin’: How Xi Used a Private Garden Walk to Charm Trump
An off-the-cuff exchange between President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, on Friday provided a glimpse into how…
The War in Iran Is Another Blow to Russia’s Credibility. Or Is It?
The American and Israeli attack on Iran, a Russian ally, would appear to be another blow to Moscow’s…
Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close,’ but That’s Not All He Said
One thing seemed apparent after Moscow’s muted commemoration this weekend of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany during…
Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has sought to convince President Trump that his troops are marching toward…
Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds
About 352,000 Russian soldiers had died in the war against Ukraine through the end of 2025, according to…
Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran
Bright orange flashes and a roiling funnel of black smoke filled the air as Israeli fighter jets struck…