Russia's rail industry is in its worst downturn since the Great Financial Crisis, according to an estimate from MMI Research.

Russia is moving forward on its strategic plan to secure a fourth export route for natural gas supplies to China that it has been discussing for months with authorities in Kazakhstan. The proposed pipeline will cross the northern and northeastern regions ...

France’s historical dominance and influence in Africa face unprecedented challenges as its relationships with key allies in the continent erode. Recent developments in Chad and Senegal, coupled with a broader trend of anti-French sentiment,

Russia continues to import foreign-made aircraft in violation of US and EU sanctions. At least 28 aircraft have entered Russia from abroad, including both small aircraft and large passenger liners, since the beginning of 2024.

Russia faces increasing difficulty shipping commodities to China through its vast eastern rail network, a sign of the growing economic challenges stemming from war and sanctions, despite the Kremlin’s assurances that all is well.

"Other countries could decide that Russia and China's behaviors mean they would have to start implementing decisions among themselves."

A Pentagon report says China is expanding its nuclear force, has increased military pressure against Taiwan and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.

MOSCOW, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Russia and China held consultations on missile defence and strategic stability in Beijing earlier this week, Russia's foreign ministry said on Friday. "The sides had an in-depth discussion of these matters in the context of ...

US crude exports to China plunged by almost half this year as shifts in the nation’s economy weighed on demand and it bought more barrels from other countries including Russia and Iran.

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The U.S. Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to manufacture advanced weapons.

Because suddenly the U.S. and China have a lot more to talk about than just trade and Taiwan — and who’s the undisputed heavyweight champion of the 21st century. The world today faces three epochal challenges right now: runaway artificial intelligence,