International relations
Azerbaijan readies gas for EU as Central Asia energy hopes soar
Caspian output to reach Europe while Turkmenistan eyes supplier role, SOCAR says
Interview
Putin's real intention in talking up a Russia-China alliance
Carnegie Moscow chief says Kremlin prizes 'independence' but wants Biden to beware
International relations
Russian military buildup in Northeast Asia rattles Japan and US
Moscow puts advanced missiles on Hokkaido doorstep amid talk of China alliance
International relations
Philippines set to be first buyer of India-Russia cruise missile
BrahMos will boost Manila's coastal defenses, raising concern for China
Environment
Mysterious marine die-off rattles Russian Far East
Local government points to red tide, but environmentalists suspect chemical leak
US elections 2020
For Russia, Biden's rise strengthens China's gravitational pull
Analysts in Moscow say Putin won't be counting on a 'reset' with US
Comment
No, China, America's messy election doesn't mean democracy fails
Voter accountability beats authoritarianism's fast decision-making in the end
International relations
Xi and Putin slam 'foreign interference' with eye on Biden
China and Russia wary of a US administration vocal on human rights, democracy
Interview
Russia plans to export hydrogen to Asia in green shift
Deputy energy minister Sorokin: Moscow plans to ship 2m tons by 2035
Opinion
Georgia parliamentary elections a case study in influence
China stands to gain if voters reject further tilt to the West
Interview
Q&A with Azerbaijan President Aliyev: peace with Armenia 'remote'
But leader remains open to three-way meeting with Yerevan and Moscow
Interview
Azerbaijan's president calls on Armenia to return land for peace
Exclusive: Aliyev says cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh has 'failed'
US-China tensions
US urges think tanks to disclose foreign funding
Pompeo throws punch at China and Russia, but Japan and Taiwan are bigger donors
Opinion
Which nations will emerge the strongest from COVID-19?
Liberal democracies must rise to protect the multilateral rules-based order
International relations
China's support for Belarus' Lukashenko masks Belt and Road qualms
Embattled strongman undermines his usefulness to Beijing by alienating West
International relations
Turkey begins to rival China in military drones
Rising exports to Middle East and Caucasus shake regional power balance
International relations
Suga and Putin affirm goal of peace treaty based on 1956 declaration
After first call, Japan's new PM says he is confident in 'frank' talks with Russian leader
Interview
With charts, stats and golf, Abe proved Japan's worth to US leader
Ex-prime minister reflects on the art of 'Trump whispering' in exclusive interview
Comment
After Abe's charm offensive, new Japan leader needs Russia reset
US debate over 'soft' vs.' hard' approach to Putin has consequences for Asia
Coronavirus
China and Russia adopt 'one team' mindset on COVID vaccines vs US
Neighbors deepen cooperation as Washington vows to 'distrust but verify'
Interview
Russian envoy to US blasts 'unproductive' coalition against China
Antonov calls Quad's Indo-Pacific strategy opaque and touts India ties
International relations
China and India vie for clout in Bangladesh with COVID vaccines
Russia also seeks a foothold as powers jockey for geopolitical influence
Opinion
Duterte's Putin bromance highlights Asia's strongman infatuation
Vaccine diplomacy a sign of Moscow's strategic penetration in Asia
International relations
India and Russia in talks over co-manufacturing Sputnik V
COVID-19 war expanding ties from national defense to public health worldwide
International relations
'War Olympics' bring China and Russia closer as US tensions mount
Drills give untested PLA troops 'valuable' lessons from conflicts like Syria