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Donald Trump Dismisses Vladimir Putin's Beijing Pomp, Claims His Welcome Ceremony 'Topped' Russia's Leader

Vladimir Putin met Xi Jinping in Beijing days after Xi hosted Donald Trump, highlighting deepening China-Russia ties amid global tensions and sanctions.

International Business Times UK

Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near miss after flying close to RAF spy plane

UK calls incident ‘unacceptable’ after Su-27 jet comes within six metres of unarmed RAF plane over Black Sea

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian MP says lifting sanctions on Russian oil puts ‘question mark’ over friendship with UK

The Ukrainian MP said the decision told Russia that ‘everything can be bought and everything is for sale’

The Independent UK

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Xi plays a masterful hand amid Trump’s chaos and Putin’s decline

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in China, projecting unity against US dominance. They signed agreements and criticized US defense policies. However, Russia's economic dependence on China is evident, while China carefully manages its global interests. This summit highlights China's strategic balancing act between the US…

The Economic Times

Russian fighter jets fly ‘dangerously’ close to RAF spy plane over Black Sea

The Russian jets came within six metres of the RAF aircraft, disabling its autopilot before circling it six times, the Ministry of Defence said

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Nato warned over response after Russian drone incursion

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Xi and Putin tout ‘new type’ of world order in Beijing – but is their alliance really that strong?

Less than a week after hosting Donald Trump, China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to Beijing. Unlike Trump’s visit, this was a routine meeting. The Chinese and Russian presidents have met more than 40 times since 2013, with the latest meeting marking Putin’s 25th visit to…

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Crude Oil Prices Tumble on Hopes the Iran War Could Soon End

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -4.43 (-4.25%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.1264 (-3.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today on optimism that diplomacy may finally end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices remained sharply...

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UK quietly eases Russian oil sanctions as petrol prices climb to highest since 2022 amid Iran conflict

Britain is recalibrating its approach to Russian oil imports by introducing restrictions on refined products at a measured pace. This strategy, driven by escalating energy market volatility linked to conflicts in the Middle East and climbing fuel prices, seeks to mitigate the risk of abrupt supply shortages.

The Times of India

EU vows to stand firm on Russia as UK scrambles to explain sanctions decision

Brussels is testing the waters with G7 allies to introduce a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. But recent decisions taken by the US and the UK suggest an uphill struggle to secure the green light.

Euronews

How did Putin and Trump's visits to China compare?

In a diplomatic dance, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his visit to Beijing right after US President Donald Trump's engagement with Chinese leadership. While both were greeted with pomp, Putin garnered a notably warmer reception, bolstered by a higher-ranking official's presence. China's leader underscored the steadfast bond between the…

The Economic Times

UK eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel

LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended a contentious move to ease sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel as the Middle East war causes prices to spiral.

Bangkok Post

Russia's Sberbank wants Chinese chips for its GigaChat AI in the face of Western sanctions — faces a long wait behind ByteDance and Alibaba

CEO German Gref didn’t specify which Chinese chips Sberbank is interested in, but the most likely candidate is Huawei's Ascend 950 family.

Tom’s Hardware

Xi and Putin unite to take swipe at Trump at Beijing summit but fail to clinch gas deal

China and Russia condemned the ‘law of the jungle’ approach to international affairs but could not agree on Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline

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India-Estonia ties growing stronger in tech, startups, global diplomacy: Foreign Minister Tsahkna

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna sees strong potential in India-Estonia digital cooperation. He noted advancements in technology, AI, and cybersecurity. Tsahkna also urged India to increase diplomatic pressure on Russia. This could help bring peace to Europe amid the ongoing conflict. Estonia welcomes Indian companies and sees itself as a…

The Independent UK

'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival

Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia

The Economic Times

Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US, but fail to clinch big gas deal

China and Russia united against US President Donald Trump's missile defense plans and nuclear policy. Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing. They emphasized strong ties and a multipolar world order. However, a long-sought gas pipeline deal between the two nations remained elusive. Discussions on energy cooperation continue.

The Guardian - UK

Same but different: how Xi and China welcomed Trump and Putin

Choreography of back-to-back visits appeared deliberately mirrored but China made sure the differences were noticed

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Lithuanian leaders rushed to bunkers as drone violates country’s airspace

Vilnius residents urged to take shelter during alert, after Nato and EU warn that Russia is diverting Ukraine’s drones

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Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing

International Business Times

China Trained Russian Military Personnel For Fighting In Ukraine: Report

Russian military personnel were trained in China in 2025 before some of them returned to fight in Ukraine, according to a new report.

The Economic Times

Putin in China: Lip-smacking dinner menu for Russian President with Xi Jinping is gastronomic delight

Vladimir Putin is visiting China just days after Donald Trump left the Chinese capital. Xi Jinping and Putin -- who have met dozens of times over the past decade -- were keen to showcase their unshakeable relations in the aftermath of Trump's visit to Beijing.

Euronews

‘Europe will respond’ to repeated Russian drone incidents, von der Leyen vows

Drone panic gripped Lithuania on Wednesday as Vilnius shut down due to a suspected airspace incursion, grounding flights and prompting the evacuation of top leaders. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said threats like this are unacceptable – and promises “Europe will respond."

AAP

Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war

The U.K. government has quietly delayed some new sanctions on Russian oil to help Britons cope with rising costs from the Iran war

AAP

Drone alert has Lithuania's capital rushing to shelters

Lithuanians have been told to take shelter following drone activity near the border, in the latest in a series of similar incidents in NATO territory.

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