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Putin heads to China May 19-20 to deepen Xi ties after Trump visit delivers no breakthrough

Putin heads to China May 19-20 to deepen Xi ties after Trump visit delivers no breakthrough

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19 for two days, aiming to expand ties with Xi Jinping and sign a joint declaration. The trip comes right after Donald Trump’s high-profile return to Beijing, where major trade and geopolitical disputes, including Ukraine, remained unresolved. Putin will also discuss economic and trade cooperation with Premier Li Qiang. With Western sanctions squeezing Russia’s energy access, China remains Moscow’s crucial buyer of oil and gas.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Lavrov meets Modi in New Delhi as Ukraine tension rises and India pushes dialogue over pressure

Lavrov meets Modi in New Delhi as Ukraine tension rises and India pushes dialogue over pressure

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss the Ukraine war and West Asia. Modi reiterated India’s long-standing focus on dialogue and diplomacy, while Lavrov briefed him on bilateral cooperation and conveyed greetings to President Putin. Lavrov is also set to attend the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in the same context.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine killing six as Zelensky questions peace timing

Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine killing six as Zelensky questions peace timing

Russia launched at least 800 drones at Ukraine, killing six people, as President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack despite Moscow’s recent peace overtures. He said the bombardment unfolded during US President Donald Trump’s visit to China and argued the timing appeared intentional, targeting Ukraine on Wednesday with a massive aerial assault.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Kremlin insists Ukraine war is near over but Zelenskiy doubts peace is coming

Kremlin insists Ukraine war is near over but Zelenskiy doubts peace is coming

The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin still believes the war in Ukraine is almost over, even as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy casts doubt on Moscow’s willingness to end the fighting. The Kremlin spokesman pointed to supposed “trilateral work” involving Ukraine and the US as groundwork for a peace deal, implying negotiations may be reaching a conclusion.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Putin’s WWII Victory Day faces muted crowds as Ukraine war reshapes Red Square

Putin’s WWII Victory Day faces muted crowds as Ukraine war reshapes Red Square

Russia is gearing up for Victory Day, but the usual spectacle in Moscow is being overshadowed by the war in Ukraine. A unilateral ceasefire collapsed rapidly, with both sides trading blame as fighting continued. Security concerns and domestic unease are driving a more restrained Red Square event, including the absence of military hardware this year.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Trump claims Putin offered a nuclear fix to Iran amid uranium dispute and Ukraine pressure

Trump claims Putin offered a nuclear fix to Iran amid uranium dispute and Ukraine pressure

Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin proposed helping supervise Iran’s enriched uranium as a diplomatic solution. Trump adds he wants Putin to focus instead on ending the Ukraine war. The Kremlin warns that any renewed ground offensive against Iran would be perilous and intolerable, raising stakes even as talks circle uranium oversight.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026

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Centre faces Supreme Court over 10 Indians killed with Russian forces in Ukraine war

Centre faces Supreme Court over 10 Indians killed with Russian forces in Ukraine war

The Centre has been pulled to the Supreme Court over reports that 10 Indians died while fighting alongside Russian forces in the Ukraine war. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said the matter needs “tactful handling”, noting there may be immense difficulty in retrieving mortal remains from the conflict zone.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Zelenskyy Says Trump Meeting Could Happen Soon Amid War Peace Talks

Zelenskyy Says Trump Meeting Could Happen Soon Amid War Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a meeting with US President Donald Trump is likely to happen “in the near future,” adding that talks to end the war with Russia are moving without delays. The update follows Zelenskyy’s “good conversation” with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, suggesting momentum in US-led engagement.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
How India turned the oil shock into profit as Russia refineries sputter

How India turned the oil shock into profit as Russia refineries sputter

India appears to be converting the global oil dislocation into advantage as Russian refineries face disruption from Ukraine strikes. With crude at record low prices, India boosts diesel exports to Europe and seeks to capture margins even as US trade pressure grows. The outcome hinges on how long disruption in Russian refining lasts versus pressure on India’s energy flows.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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