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Ukraine war
Ukraine demands emergency UN Security Council meeting over Russia strikes
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also called for a ‘strong response’ after the overnight attacks, which mainly targeted the Kyiv region.
25 May 2026 - 2:20AM
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Ukraine war
‘Deranged’: 600 drones, 90 missiles, hit Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack
24 May 2026 - 7:54PM
China-Russia relations
Putin left China, with no pipeline deal. Why is the valve still closed?
23 May 2026 - 6:45AM
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Ukraine war
Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, vows retaliation
Ukraine says it struck an elite drone command unit in Starobilsk, denying Russia’s accusations.
23 May 2026 - 2:06AM
Flames and smoke rise from the side of a college building in Starobilsk, Ukraine. Photo: Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service via AP
Afghanistan
New Taliban law in Afghanistan implies that child marriage is permitted, UN says
UN says the new family code tacitly permits union with minors, despite Kabul claiming forced weddings are banned.
22 May 2026 - 2:35PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Xi’s key interactions with US and Russian presidents
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after meeting US President Donald Trump. It was the first time that the leaders of Russia and the US have made state visits to China in the same month.
21 May 2026 - 11:47AM
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China energy security
China turns to Russian oil as Gulf supply drops – but is it too expensive?
Prices are rising as demand for Russian supply spikes amid Middle East instability.
20 May 2026 - 5:13PM
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Visitors learn about an oil and gas exploration system at the 10th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
China energy security
Putin is pushing for a ‘serious’ new energy deal in China. Will he get it?
The Russian leader arrives in China days after Trump in search of an energy deal, with yuan settlements, pricing potentially on the table.
20 May 2026 - 8:23AM
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Ukraine war
Belarus begins nuclear weapons drills with Russia
Minsk claims drills pose no security threats in the region, but Kyiv urges tightened sanctions in response.
19 May 2026 - 1:11PM
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China-Russia relations
China and Russia hold trade expo as Putin and Trump visits draw global attention
Expo in Harbin highlights expanding economic ties amid rising geopolitical and trade uncertainties.
18 May 2026 - 8:30PM
Russia
Record Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery
The Russian capital faced about 80 drones through 7.00am local time, and air defences fought off dozens of projectiles according to Moscow’s mayor.
17 May 2026 - 6:39PM
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A photo from Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov of a burning building following an air attack at an undisclosed location in the Moscow region, amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war
36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over Ukraine
The move came on the same day the WHO said Ukraine’s mental health crisis is growing, with ‘work to do until the end of the century’.
15 May 2026 - 9:44PM
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Ukraine war
‘Stay inside’: Finland warns of drone scare near capital Helsinki
The early hours warning – the first for the capital city – said a drone could be heading towards an area on the south coast.
15 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Ukraine war
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
Kyiv bears brunt of deadly two-day attack, days after Putin said that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end.
15 May 2026 - 9:03AM
Russia
Putin hails ‘world’s most powerful’ nuclear-capable missile in key test
Russian president boasts Sarmat ICBM’s capabilities months after the expiry of a nuclear treaty with the US.
13 May 2026 - 12:10PM
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Russia’s Sarmat missile is designated ‘Satan II’ in the West. Photo: Russian Defence Ministry Press Service via AP
European Union
EU rejects Putin’s idea of role for ex-German leader in future security talks
EU ministers dismiss proposed role for Gerhard Schroeder, who has cultivated a close relationship with Russia’s president.
12 May 2026 - 1:00PM
Britain
UK targets Russian ‘information warfare’ with new sanctions
Sanctions package hits 85 people and entities, two-thirds of them related to alleged Russian propaganda operations.
12 May 2026 - 11:54AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking US-brokered ceasefire
Attacks reported on the second day of what was supposed to have been a three-day truce announced by Trump.
11 May 2026 - 10:08AM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in central Moscow on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict is coming to an end
The Russian leader added that a meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky was possible only once a lasting peace deal was reached.
10 May 2026 - 8:55AM
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Russia
Putin criticises Nato at Victory Day parade in Moscow
At this year’s event, marking WWII victory, troops were told that in Ukraine they face ‘an aggressive force’ armed by the military alliance.
9 May 2026 - 9:12PM
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Ukraine war
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Moscow war parade
Russia has threatened a massive strike on the heart of Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts the Victory Day parade on Saturday.
8 May 2026 - 4:26PM
Ukraine war
Russia urges foreigners to leave Ukraine capital over Victory Day threat
Moscow says it will respond to any attempt by Ukraine to disrupt Saturday’s commemorations.
7 May 2026 - 7:16PM
Russian service members in Moscow ahead of Saturday's parade. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia
Well-oiled diplomacy: Malaysian king visits Moscow as Anwar eyes Russian energy
Though Sultan Ibrahim’s visit is officially ceremonial, its timing coincides with the energy squeeze plaguing Malaysia and much of Asia.
7 May 2026 - 4:36PM
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Ukraine war
Russian attacks kill 27 in Ukraine before proposed rival ceasefires
Zelensky slams Russia’s ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes shatter ceasefire hopes and underscore war’s deepening impasse.
6 May 2026 - 10:30AM
Ukraine war
Putin and Zelensky announce rival ceasefires ahead of Russia’s Victory Day
Moscow threatens ‘massive’ strike on Kyiv if May 9 parade is disrupted, as Ukraine plans own truce starting Tuesday night.
5 May 2026 - 4:03PM
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