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A “mysterious explosion” destroyed Russian cruise missiles that were being transported through occupied CrimeaUkraine said Tuesday, days after President Vladimir Putin visited the Black Sea region. The apparent attack was the latest to hit behind Russian lines in the annexed peninsula, and comes as officials in Kyiv suggest that retaking the area remains a priority …

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Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia Images of Putin gripping his chair and squirming next to President Xi in Moscow have again fueled speculation about his health. He was filmed limping during a visit to Crimea a few days ago and during …

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(Bloomberg) — Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed close ties with Russia during the second day of his visit to Moscow, as he offered closer cooperation on issues ranging from trade to technology. Most Read from Bloomberg “It fits the historical logic that Chinese leaders take Russia as a primary choice for their overseas visits,” Xi …

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WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s trip to Russia offers a symbolic shot in the arm to his increasingly isolated Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putinand highlights Xi’s determination to push back against American power in the world, experts and former US officials say. Calling each other “dear friends,” the two leaders held informal talks in Moscow …

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Chinese President Xi Jinping gestures as he speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the Kremlin on Monday. (Sergei Karpukhin / Kremlin Pool photo) When China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin sat down together in Moscow on Monday, the trappings were those of imperial power, and the bonhomie hung heavy in …

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae watch a missile drill at an undisclosed location in this image released by North Korea’s Central News Agency (KCNA). As Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping meet in Moscow and Iran normalizes relations with Saudi Arabia, it is easy to overlook the other great …

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Russian SU-35 fighter jet intercepts two US B-52 nuclear bombers over the Baltic Sea For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping discussed Beijing’s peace plan for Ukraine …

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BEIJING (AP) — Like a salesman buttering up his best customer, President Vladimir Putin gushed about China’s economic success as he welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin. “We even feel a bit envious,” Putin said Monday as Xi grinned. That was more than idle flattery. China isn’t just Moscow’s diplomatic partner in opposing …

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BANGKOK (AP) — Asia’s stake in Europe’s war was made crystal clear Tuesday when the leaders of the region’s two richest countries sat in the capitals of Russia and Ukraine in strong shows of support for the opposing sides. With the world’s eyes were on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first talks in Moscow since the …

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Map of Senegal Long considered one of Africa’s model democracies, the western African nation of Senegal has a tradition of stable governments and civilian rule. Hundreds of Senegalese were killed in a local separatist conflict in the southern region of Casamance, but violence has waned since a 2014 ceasefire. The country’s stability has allowed it …

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