Xi Jinping and Putin declare ‘stable and confident’ partnership – despite Russia’s isolation
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Photo: Evgenia Novozhenina/AP Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Kremlin on Wednesday for an official visit to strengthen Sino-Russian relations, which the two sides called a “partnership without borders” in 2022. According to Reuters, during his talks with Vladimir Putin, Xi called Russia a “reliable ally” and the Kremlin […]
EU increases trade with Ukraine: exports exceed imports by €18.3bn – Eurostat
In 2024, the European Union exported goods worth €42.8 billion to Ukraine, while imports totalled €24.5 billion. The main export items were fuel, equipment and machinery, while the main imports from Ukraine were grains, oils and seeds.
Turkey extends a hand of peace: why Ankara’s involvement in negotiations is a victory for Ukraine
Turkey is ready to mediate in the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian war, opening up new prospects for peace.
Ukraine and allies discuss ways to put pressure on Russia to implement a 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine and its allies are actively discussing ways to put pressure on Russia to achieve a 30-day ceasefire. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, reported on talks with senior officials from the US, France, the UK and Germany. All parties stressed that a full ceasefire should be the first step towards a just peace. However, Russia only responded with a three-day ceasefire, which caused outrage in Kyiv. Can the international community force the Kremlin to change its position? Read on to find out more about this tense situation.
