Ukraine crisis: China quietly distancing itself from Russia's sanction-hit economy

Mar 20, 2022

Beijing [China], March 20 : As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, China is quietly distancing itself from Moscow as its economy is...

A partnership tested: India-Russia ties in sanction-hit world

Dec 31, 2025

During the year, President Vladimir Putin publicly defended India's stance, saying the Indian people would never allow themselves to be humiliated by anyone. He...

China uses vulnerability of sanction-hit Russia to buy cheap oil

Oct 26, 2022

When some foreign governments and companies imposed sanctions, Russia was left with fewer buyers. So to counter that, it started offering discounts on oil...

Pakistan plans to buy wheat from Russia, says envoy to Moscow

Oct 17, 2022

Moscow [Russia], October 17 : Heavily impacted by the unprecedented floods throughout the country, Pakistan is now planning to buy wheat from sanction-hit Russia...

China's economy hit hard by return of COVID-19

May 23, 2022

Beijing [China], May 23 : China, which once boasted of a robust defence against COVID-19 pandemic, is now hit hard by the return of...

China forced to admit economy hit by COVID lockdowns

Apr 19, 2022

Beijing [China], April 19 : Dazed by its Zero-COVID policy, the Chinese leadership has set aside its usual secrecy and is issuing warnings about...