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Vladimir Putin
Putin, Xi Launch Nuclear Power Projects in Show of Warming Ties
By Associated Press
Two Chinese nuclear plants will be using Russian-designed reactors.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Russia for First Foreign Visit
By Catherine Putz
Russia as a first destination for a Kyrgyz president is no surprise; it’s essentially tradition.
Russia’s Romance With China Is All About Keeping Up Appearances
By Gabriel Gavin
Closer ties between Moscow and Beijing are worth more as a threat than a reality.
Why It Matters That Uzbekistan’s President Endorsed Russia’s Referendum
By Umida Hashimova
Uzbek President Mirziyoyev endorsed constitutional changes in Russia that will likely keep Putin in power for years to come, with serious implications for Central Asia.
Trump’s 2 Russias Confound Coherent US Policy
By Associated Press
Russia is at once a mortal enemy and a misunderstood friend in U.S. eyes.
One Way to Look at the Overhaul in Russia? Putin Lacks a Dynastic Exit Strategy
By Mike Smeltzer
Recent political moves reinforce the fact that Putin still lacks a well-placed family member to whom control could be handed, complicating his search for an exit strategy.
Putin Says Russia Is Leading World in Hypersonic Weapons
By Associated Press
Russia has become the only country in the world to deploy hypersonic weapons, according to the Russian president.
Russia-China Strategic Alliance Gets a New Boost with Missile Early Warning System
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The development is the latest indicator that the bilateral relationship is getting stronger.
Russia to Help China Develop an Early Warning System
By Dmitry Stefanovich
In October, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow was assisting Beijing in developing an early warning system.
What’s India Doing in Russia’s Far East?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Is India’s interest in the Russian Far East driven more by strategic and geopolitical considerations than strict business interests?
Is Asia Ready for an Indo-Russian Order?
By Carl Jaison
India and Russia could generate a “third order” -- outside the constraints of either the United States or China.
Osaka G20: The Important Meeting Most Media Missed
By Andrey Panevin
The Sino-Russian partnership has growing appeal for other countries (including India) as the West flounders.