Indo-Pacific
China, Russia coast guards to start joint North Pacific exercises
Drills come as U.S. boosts security ties with Japan, South Korea, Philippines
Defense
North Korea fires first short-range missiles in two months
Test missiles capable of carrying large warheads landed in sea
The Nikkei View
Ukraine's cross-border attack could spur Russian withdrawal
Greater aid from democratic camp needed to force Moscow to negotiate
Defense
China and Russia to hold joint drills in Sea of Japan and Okhotsk
Exercise aims to deepen cooperation in facing 'security threats,' says Beijing
International relations
Mongolia's defiance of Putin arrest warrant shows reliance on Russia
Vital energy imports discussed in Russian leader's first visit in 5 years
International relations
Ukraine criticizes Mongolia's failure to arrest Putin
Foreign Ministry calls it 'a heavy blow to the ICC and system of criminal war'
Media & Entertainment
Cambodia's NagaCorp 'open' to sale of stalled Russia casino
Chairman weighs all options as Vladivostok impairment charge tips group into red
International relations
France arrests Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at Paris airport
Messaging platform accused of being used for money laundering, drug trafficking
US-China tensions
China opposes U.S. sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia war effort
Latest measures target hundreds of companies in Europe, Asia and Middle East
Commodities
Shanghai Petrochem reveals more Russia oil buying as Li Qiang visits
Executive stresses 'price' is key; Chinese premier cements economic ties with Putin
Interview
Trade with Asia 'lifeline' for sanction-hit Russia, says Oleg Deripaska
Oligarch says exchange with India and China vital as Ukraine war takes toll
Comment
North Korea faces limits of economic boon from Russia 'alliance'
For Moscow, long-term partnership with Pyongyang may have little upside
International relations
Indonesia's Prabowo asks Russia for help to develop nuclear power
Defense high on agenda of president-elect's four-nation Eurasian tour
International relations
WSJ reporter Gershkovich, Russian assassin freed in massive prisoner swap
'This would not have been possible without our allies,' Biden says
Ukraine war
Ukraine's Zelenskyy wants China to put more pressure on Russia
President tells French media he wants war stopped by China, not mediated
International relations
Japan builds ties in Russia's backyard with Central Asia summit
Tokyo to offer support for decarbonization and logistics in resource-rich region
Ukraine war
Ukrainians split over cease-fire talks with Russia
People struggle to endure casualties, hardships of grinding war
Trade
India and Russia look to boost bilateral trade by 50% by 2030
Target of $100bn set during Modi's Moscow visit comes amid U.S. concerns
International relations
Blinken chides Beijing's 'escalating actions' in South China Sea
Russia's Lavrov says U.S. 'enflaming atmosphere' on Korean peninsula at summit
Indo-Pacific
China, Russia bombers fly off Alaska, trigger first U.S. intercept
Two partners expand joint activity from Asia to East Pacific
Ukraine war
Ukraine tells China it is open to Russia talks if Moscow acts in good faith
Kyiv sees no sign of that currently, its foreign minister says in Beijing
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Ukraine war
China companies supply Belarus defense contractor with Russia ties
Records obtained by BelPol show Chinese links to sanctioned BelOMO group
Asia Insight
Korean tensions flare as Seoul, Pyongyang take opposing sides on Ukraine
Russia-North Korea military upgrade triggers deeper U.S.-South Korea nuclear alliance
International relations
Hong Kong plays leading role in sanctions evasion: report
New analysis spotlights Chinese city as transshipment hub of goods to sanctioned nations
International relations
Wall Street Journal reporter sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison
Prisoner exchange possible after 'sham trial' brings conviction and sentencing on Friday