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NPT Conference Collapse, Military Drills Further Strain Japan-Russia Relations
By Mina Pollmann
Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine has seriously damaged Russia-Japan relations, and the fallout continues to be felt.
Myanmar Junta Leader Meets, Praises Russia’s President Putin
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting reflected the growing strategic convergence between the two international outcasts.
Russia Voices Aim to Increase Combat Readiness at Bases in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The recent comment from Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu echoes sentiments stated before, but it's not clear if it means anything in a practical sense.
Russia to Hold Sweeping Joint War Games With China, India, Others
By Vladimir Isachenkov
The Vostok 2022 (East 2022) exercise will be held in Russia’s Far East and the Sea of Japan from September 1-7.
South Korea Signs $2.25 Billion Deal With Russian Nuclear Company
By Kim Tong-hyung
Seoul won a contract with a Russian state-run nuclear energy company to construct part of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant.
More Difficulties for the Caspian Pipeline Consortium
By Catherine Putz
Cracks in air-filled buoyancy tanks have reportedly led to the suspension of filling at two of three mooring points near the port of Novorossiysk.
Russia-China Relations: Emerging Alliance or Eternal Rivals?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Sarah Kirchberger.
China Moves to Fill The Void Left By Russia Sanctions – On Its Own Terms
By François Chimits and Antonia Hmaidi
Six months into the Ukraine war, China has not hesitated to fill the void left by OECD disengagement with Russia – but is taking care not to compromise its own economic interests in the process.
India Sending Troops to Russian Vostok 2022 Exercise
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Ongoing participation in Russian military exercises puts India in a unique position, as its relations with the U.S. and the Quad also continue to deepen.
Russia’s New Naval Doctrine: A ‘Pivot to Asia’?
By Daniel Rakov
Russia’s new maritime doctrine gives increasing importance to the Pacific and the Arctic.
Uzbek Government Warns Citizens in Russia Against Joining Ukraine War
By Catherine Putz
The warning came after a video surfaced of a migrant leader in the Russian city of Perm urging compatriots form a “volunteer battalion.”
Energy Crisis From Ukraine War: Impacts on China and India
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Craig Kennedy.