Putin says Russia stands with China against ‘neo-Nazism’

35 Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for joining celebrations to mark 80 years since the victory over Adolf Hitler in World War Two, and said the two countries stood together against “neo-Nazism”. Xi’s presence …

In wartime Russia, schools prepare the next generation of fighters

Artem, 15, demonstrates to a group of children how to carry and fire an RPG Soviet anti-tank grenade at a library session in Belgorod, Russia, on April 26. (Francesca Ebel/The Washington Post) BELGOROD, Russia — Since Russia invaded Ukraine, President …

China April crude oil imports up 7.5% on strong inflows of Iran, Russia supplies

China’s April crude oil imports slowed from the previous month but rose 7.5% from a year earlier due to abundant deliveries of sanctioned shipments and as state refiners built stocks during maintenance shutdowns. April imports into the world’s largest …

80 years ago, World War II in Europe was over; celebrating V-E Day now tinged with dread over Russia-Ukraine war

LONDON – Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict as it celebrates the defeat of ultimate evil. …

Party chief arrives in Moscow, beginning official visit to Russia

On the afternoon of May 8 (local time), Party General Secretary To Lam, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, arrived in Moscow, commencing an official visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of President Vladimir …

Flash: Xi says no force can stop China, Russia from achieving development, revitalization as long as they maintain ...

Sisi participates in dinner hosted by Russia's Putin for Victory Day commemorations

The axe forgets, but the tree remembers: How ‘Andor’ reflects history, from revolutionary Russia to modern-day Gaza

There’s a scandalously radical something currently streaming on Disney+. It’s a granular, more subversive vision that has been grounding the grandiose space operatics of that beloved galaxy far, far away. This is something about rebellion, yes, but also …

Ukraine says Russia attacking its troops, despite ceasefire

Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own truce over 700 times as Kyiv ratifies US minerals deal