Russia’s ‘priority’ friendship with China, beyond raises concerns over regional insecurity

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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold talks on SCO sidelines in Kazakhstan

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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hit out at US in China-Russia show of solidarity

A day of pomp and talks ends with a salvo aimed squarely at American efforts to divide the world into blocs•The two leaders offer each other support on core issues amid questions about just how far their ‘no-limits’ ties can go

In a lengthy joint statement signed after a meeting with senior officials and then talks with a small group of close aides, the two leaders reaffirmed that each country was the other’s “priority partner”.

Modi’s Russia visit tactic to boost security amid India-China tensions: experts

Modi’s visit has helped delay Russia’s slide towards China, analysts say, as growing Moscow-Beijing ties a concern for India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Russia has raised alarm among Western allies, but analysts say it is part of New Delhi’s strategy to shore up its own security amid increased tensions with China.

Modi’s visit dealt a blow to the West’s efforts to isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. That it coincided with Russian military strikes destroying a children’s hospital in Kyiv drew sharp rebukes from Western commentators.

Xi Jinping warns SCO to ‘resist external interference’ in veiled swipe at US

Chinese leader issues plea for unity, warning members they faced a joint ‘threat’ from the ‘cold war mindset’

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to “resist external interference” in a veiled reference to pressure from the United States and its allies.

Xi was speaking in Kazakhstan at the