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Khaleej Times
12 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets Putin in Minsk, Belarus
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting today in Minsk, Belarus. At the outset of the meeting, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi conveyed the greetings of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to President Vladimir Putin, extending best wishes for his health and wellbeing, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of Russia and its people. In turn, President Vladimir Putin asked the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to convey his sincere greetings to the President of the UAE, along with his best wishes for the enduring success and development of the UAE and its people. The meeting between the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and President Putin explored the deep-rooted friendship and strong strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation. The two sides exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual interest and discussed several key items on the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting agenda, particularly the importance of advancing sustainable development goals to foster prosperity for nations and communities worldwide.
Wall Street Journal
4 days ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Putin Seeks to Play Both Sides—and Trump—in Iran-Israel Clash
At the start of the year, Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Iranian counterpart at the Kremlin to sign a new strategic partnership to seal the budding alliance between the two countries that had spent the last decade trying to undermine the U.S.-led world order. Now, after more than a week of punishing Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, that partnership is doing Tehran little good.
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
EU and China must abandon petty disputes to provide global leadership
I've tracked relations between China and the European Union for nearly three decades, reporting and commenting on the highs and lows of a relationship that, despite its volatility, has lasted 50 years. Most of the time, I could make sense of it and understand what made European and Chinese policymakers tick. It was clear that China sought recognition as a major strategic partner of the EU and hoped Europe could act as a counterbalance to the United States. The EU was determined to secure more and better access to Chinese markets, urging faster trade liberalisation and economic reform. Fast forward to mid-2025, and for the first time, I cannot make head or tail of the state of EU–China ties. Brussels and Beijing have become trapped in a confusing, contradictory and often chaotic relationship. Their frequent meetings have been reduced to rituals of mixed messages while tit-for-tat feuds offer endless fodder for think tanks, lawyers, academics and self-anointed geopolitical gurus. Despite the diplomatic gloss of 'strategic partnership,' the relationship has always been transactional. EU officials may bristle at the comparison but as the late Princess Diana famously said about her troubled marriage: 'There were always three of us'. In this case, the third partner is the US.
NHK
20-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
UK Defence Ministry: Israel-Iran conflict gives Russia opportunities, challenges
The British Defence Ministry says the current conflict between Israel and Iran will likely bring both benefits and disadvantages to Russia, which continues its aggression against Ukraine. The ministry posted an analysis on social media on Thursday. It says, "Russia almost certainly perceives some benefit in the conflict as it distracts international focus from its war against Ukraine." The ministry notes, "Russia is under no formal obligation to provide Iran with any military assistance in its conflict with Israel." It points out that the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed by the two countries in January does not include a mutual-defense clause. The UK ministry also says the Israel-Iran conflict "will likely negatively impact the future provision of Iranian military equipment to Russia" although Iran has supplied the country with drones, ballistic missiles and artillery munitions.
Russia Today
20-06-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Putin comments on Russia–South Africa relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted Moscow's deepening relationship with Pretoria during talks with South African Vice President Paul Mashatile, describing it as a 'comprehensive strategic partnership' built on equality and mutual respect. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Thursday. 'Relations between Russia and South Africa are developing successfully. We are in regular contact with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa. Last year, we held detailed discussions with him in Kazan during the BRICS Summit, outlining steps for further cooperation,' Putin said. Pretoria and Moscow have maintained diplomatic relations since 1992, with longstanding cooperation in several areas including trade and education. During an earlier meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on Wednesday, the South African Vice President expressed Pretoria's ambition to see trade with Moscow double. He also invited Russian companies to invest in South Africa, describing it as 'the gateway to the continent of Africa,' offering access to a market of over one billion people. Mashatile told President Putin on Thursday that he had been tasked by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to transform the 'strong foundation' of strategic relations into expanded trade and economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two BRICS nations. 'South Africa continues to call on the support of Russia's influence within the Eurasian Economic Union to reconsider South Africa from an undeveloped to a developing country. This had a significant impact on South African products and trade to the Eurasian market,' he stated. Putin pledged to expand and diversify mutual trade and investment with South Africa, noting that bilateral trade grew by approximately 2% in 2024. 'Overall, strengthening ties with African nations remains one of our key priorities,' the President reiterated. The Russian president underscored education as a priority sector in engagement with African nations, citing Moscow's longstanding commitment to academic exchange. He noted that more than 40 Russian universities have established partnerships with South African institutions, and that around 570 South African students are currently studying at Russian universities.
