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The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Bulletin world briefing: Iran threatens to expand conflict and Xi and Putin meeting ends in warning

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today

The Independent UK

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

Xi And Putin Take On U.S.-Israeli Attacks In Iran, Call For An End To The War With 'Utmost Urgency'

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin criticized attacks from the U.S. and Israel against Iran and called for an end to the war with the "utmost urgency."

International Business Times

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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

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 Independent UK

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 Economic Times

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

AAP

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.

International Business 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.

The Economic Times

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin 'monsters' in Cannes

Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film 'Bitter Christmas'. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a "shield" against "monsters" Trump, Netanyahu and Putin.

Euronews

This is why easing Russia’s oil sanctions is a gut punch to Ukraine

COMMENT: The PM’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia will kill Ukrainians and enfeeble Britain, and is a stain on the national reputation, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley, who has spent more than 11 years covering the region

The Independent UK

Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': 5 takeaways from Putin-Xi Jinping meet in Beijing

Just days after US President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out another elaborate welcome at the Great Hall of the People, this time for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Euronews

Putin - Xi meeting: 3 things you need to know

Putin and Xi signed a joint statement in Beijing on Wednesday that included an agreement to increase military cooperation.

The Independent UK

Xi warns world ‘risks returning to law of the jungle’ as he praises Putin at China talks

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Evening Standard

Keir Starmer insists no lifting of Russian oil sanctions following criticism

A trade licence which allows for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries came into effect on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary

Seven-term incumbent had spoken out against Iran war, government spending and Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, Trump’s ‘board of peace’ receives just $23m to rebuild Gaza

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Radio France Internationale

Moldovans 'want to be EU citizens, not Russian citizens', says president Sandu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu says joining the European Union is a matter of democratic survival for her country, which is under growing pressure from Russia and the unresolved conflict in Transnistria. In a joint interview, Sandu spoke to RFI and German broadcaster Deutsche Welle at the European Parliament in Strasbourg,…

The Independent UK

The 2,600km gas pipeline from Russia to China that Putin hopes will rescue a stalling economy

The planned Power of Siberia 2 system is designed to transport 50bn cubic metres of gas annually to China to Mongolia

The National (Scotland)

Fury as Labour roll back Russian oil sanctions while 'killing Scotland's North Sea'

A UK Government minister repeatedly ducked questions as he was confronted about Labour relaxing sanctions on Russian oil.

The Independent UK

Europe ‘considers sending Angela Merkel to reopen dialogue with Putin’

With US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine at a standstill, and Donald Trump bogged down in Iran, the US administration has reportedly given Europe its blessing to reopen dialogue with Moscow

AAP

Putin and Xi hail their high-level ties and growing energy trade as they meet in Beijing

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

The Economic Times

India has leverage to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war: Estonian FM

Estonia believes India can pressure Russia to end the Ukraine war. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna highlighted India's leverage. He also expressed hope for India's involvement in Ukraine's reconstruction.

The Economic Times

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Russia and China have jointly criticized the United States' missile defense plans. They stated these plans threaten global strategic stability. Both nations also expressed regret over the expiration of a key nuclear treaty without a replacement. This joint statement was issued following a meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir…

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