China and Russia to intensify their quest for multipolarity and a rules-based world order
During Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to Beijing, both countries also agreed to deepen their economic, trade, and military cooperation under the now extended Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation signed in 2001.
China and Russia reaffirm commitment to Cuba
Deprived of oil shipments following the US attack on Venezuela, Cuba has made moves to survive the economic blockade.
Trump promises Ukraine-Russia summit after meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders
Ukraine agreed to buy USD 90 billion worth of weapons from the US as part of “security guarantees” promised by the Europeans and the White House in the event of a Ukraine-Russia deal to end the war.
Africa celebrates Victory Day, deepens ties with Russia
Events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory against Nazi Germany were organized in countries across Africa, while several of its state heads travelled to Moscow to attend celebrations and hold meetings to deepen bilateral relations with Russia.
“Terrorism we are witnessing today comes from imperialism”, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré tells Putin
“In addition to defense and security, there is another important sphere, namely, science and education. We would like Russia to” teach science to young Burkinabes “so that we can develop our own production, industry, and engineering,” Traoré told Putin in their meeting after Victory Day.
Russia and Iran sign a 20-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement
The bilateral cooperation agreement is aimed at creating a more just and multipolar world order without targeting any particular country
16th BRICS summit opens in Kazan, Russia
This is the first summit since the accession of five new members, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE earlier this year. It is expected that yet another set of countries may join the grouping this year.
Member of German Bundestag denounces NATO violence
We spoke to the member of the German Bundestag, Sevim Dağdelen, about her latest book “NATO: A Reckoning with the Atlantic Alliance,” and how the alliance’s propaganda needs to be dismantled and show the world how it is an attack alliance.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization convenes 24th council meeting in Kazakhstan
The 24th annual summit of the SCO is expected to focus on strengthening regional security and stability, economic and trade cooperation
Global South countries break with West on Ukraine Summit final declaration
None of the BRICS member states signed the final joint communique which talked about respect for Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Many affirmed that there cannot be any serious discussion on peace without Russian participation
France all dressed up and nowhere to go
France is entrapped in the predicament of countries that get sandwiched between great powers. It is condemned to diplomacy that is constantly in a state of suspended animation interspersed with sudden bouts of activity
Putin’s nuclear warning is direct and explicit
The thrust of Putin’s state of the union address lies in his refusal to accept a fate for Russia in existential terms arranged by the West






