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China says it has 'no influence' over Russia's actions in Ukraine

China is not a party directly involved in Russia's war against Ukraine. Therefore, Beijing does not have decisive influence over its resolution. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said this during a speech at the Munich Security Conference.

China Expanding Aid to Russian War Effort, Western Officials Say

China increased its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine in 2025 and is likely to deepen cooperation with Moscow further this year, Western officials said, casting doubt on efforts by European leaders to improve relations with Beijing.

EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump

European Union leaders reached a broad agreement Thursday in a Belgian castle to restructure the 27-nation bloc’s economy as they face antagonism from Trump, strong-China and Russia.

Why China is quietly buying Russian weapons, explained

The Kyiv Independent’s Alisa Yurchenko investigates why China is buying Russian weapons, what Moscow gains from the deal, and what the deepening Russia–China military cooperation could mean for future conflicts.
The Diplomat

What the History of China-Russia Relations May Tell Us About Their Future

As China’s history shows, no matter if it is Tsarist, Bolshevik, Soviet, or “democratic,” Russia’s strategic and geopolitical logic guiding its behavior remain unchanged.

Foreign cars exported from China to Russia, bypassing sanctions

Thousands of cars are reaching Russia from China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions. Though the Western and Asian automakers pledged to leave Russia after the Ukraine invasion, vehicles from brands like Toyota,

US accuses China of secret nuclear test, calls for new arms control treaty including Russia

The U.S. on Friday called for a new, broader nuclear arms control treaty with China and Russia after it accused Beijing of conducting a secret nuclear test. “China has conducted nuclear explosive tests,

China's Xi and Russia's Putin reinforce ties in video call

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his country's growing economic cooperation with China in a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday. The virtual meeting came in the middle of a series of meetings between Xi and Western leaders who have sought to boost ties with China despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine.

China Paying Russia for Arctic Access While Deepening Nordic Bonds

China is paying Russia to join Arctic expeditions while also pushing for greater cooperation from Nordic states.

‘They were spying’: Sullivan sounds alarm on joint Russia-China moves in US Arctic zone

Russian and Chinese military incursions near Alaska prompt major U.S. defense investments, including reopening Adak base and new Arctic infrastructure.