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Al Arabiya
14-06-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Kazakhstan says Russia to build its first nuclear power plant
Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom will lead the construction of the first atomic power plant in Kazakhstan, the world's top uranium producer, the Central Asian country's authorities said on Saturday. 'Rosatom has been named as the leader of the international consortium for the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan,' the ex-Soviet country's nuclear power agency said in a statement, adding that the group will also include China, France and South Korea.
Russia Today
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
European state's president proposes Xi Jinping statue
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has proposed installing a monument to Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the newly opened national football stadium in Minsk, which was constructed entirely with Chinese funding. The new venue, built to FIFA and UEFA standards, was unveiled on Saturday along with an Olympic-standard swimming pool. Both projects were reportedly fully financed by Beijing. The stadium's entrance features a sculpture of Belarusian and Chinese football players – but Lukashenko proposed adding another figure. 'I said it would be fitting to place a statue of my friend Xi Jinping,' Lukashenko said at the ceremony. 'It's only thanks to him that the Chinese built this stadium at their own expense. You don't see many like this in Europe.' 'It's a complete gift from the Chinese people. Not a single Belarusian ruble was used,' the president emphasized. Local authorities also upgraded nearby infrastructure, including a park and an additional stadium, turning the area into a modern sports hub. The stadium's debut featured a youth football match between Belarus and China, attended by 33,000 spectators. Lukashenko described the projects as a reflection of deepening ties between the two countries. He said the initiative originated during one of his past visits to Beijing, where Xi presented him with architectural models of the facilities as a personal gesture of friendship. The proposal follows Lukashenko's most recent visit to China. During their talks on June 4, Xi congratulated the Belarusian leader on his re-election and described the two nations as 'true friends and good partners,' emphasizing their 'unshakable political mutual trust' and long-standing cooperation. He said Beijing views its relationship with Minsk from a 'strategic and long-term perspective,' and called for closer coordination within multilateral organizations, including the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The Chinese president also urged both countries to 'jointly oppose hegemonic, domineering, and bullying acts' and to uphold international fairness and justice. Lukashenko praised China's global role, highlighting its consistent defense of multilateralism and resistance to sanctions and external pressure. He reaffirmed Belarus's trust in China and said both nations were united in their desire to maintain global stability. 'Today, the eyes of many countries, including Belarus, are turned toward you – toward Beijing,' Lukashenko said.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Putin equates victory over Nazis with war in Ukraine at Moscow parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday equated his war in Ukraine with the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, as Moscow marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a major military parade. "Russia remains an insurmountable obstacle to Nazism, Russophobia and anti-Semitism and will fight the excesses perpetrated by the henchmen of these aggressive destructive ideas," Putin said in his speech. Truth and justice are on Russia's side, said the Russian president, adding that the whole of Moscow supported the fighters in the "special military operation" - the Kremlin's term for its invasion of the neighbouring country. Putin emphasized that Soviet soldiers played the decisive role in defeating the Nazi regime. However, he did concede that the opening of a second front in Europe accelerated the Allied victory. He also highlighted China's contribution to the war separately, with Chinese President Xi Jinping among the international leaders in the audience.
Globe and Mail
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
Putin and Xi cast themselves as defenders of world order during talks in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for joining celebrations to mark 80 years since the 'sacred' victory over Adolf Hitler in World War Two, and said the two countries stood together now against 'neo-Nazism'. Xi's presence at this week's anniversary celebrations provides an important boost for the Kremlin leader, who has portrayed his war in Ukraine as a struggle against modern-day Nazis from the start. Ukraine and its allies reject that characterization as a grotesque falsehood, accusing Moscow of conducting an imperial-style invasion. 'The victory over fascism, achieved at the cost of enormous sacrifices, is of lasting significance,' Putin told Xi on Thursday. 'Together with our Chinese friends, we firmly stand guard over historical truth, protect the memory of the events of the war years, and counteract modern manifestations of neo-Nazism and militarism.' Xi said the two countries, as world powers and permanent members of the UN Security Council, would work together to counter 'unilateralism and bullying' – an implied reference to the United States. He said they would 'jointly promote the correct view of the history of World War Two, safeguard the authority and status of the United Nations, resolutely defend the rights and interests of China, Russia and the vast majority of developing countries, and work together to promote an equal, orderly, multipolar, and inclusive economic globalization'. The two men spoke after approaching each other along a red carpet from opposite ends of one of the Kremlin's most opulent halls and shaking hands in front of the cameras. Each greeted the other as 'dear friend'. Xi is the most powerful of more than two dozen foreign leaders who are visiting Moscow this week to mark Thursday's 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two – a celebration of huge significance for Putin. Domestically, it offers him a chance to rally Russians in remembrance of a historic feat that is central to the country's national identity. The Soviet Union lost 27 million people in World War Two, including many millions in Ukraine, which was also devastated. On the world stage, Putin aims to cast himself alongside Xi as a defender of the international order, and to demonstrate that years of Western sanctions have failed to isolate Russia. Putin last week announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, beginning on Thursday. Ukraine has not committed to abide by it, calling it a ruse by Putin to create the impression he wants to end the war. Instead, it has declared its willingness to join a ceasefire lasting at least 30 days . Both countries are under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to reach a peace deal, and Washington has threatened repeatedly to walk away from talks unless there is clear progress. Ukraine targeted Moscow with drones for three days earlier this week, but the skies above the capital were calm on Thursday. With so many foreign leaders present, any attacks during the May 9 events could embarrass Putin and would likely draw a tough response from Moscow. A Ukrainian military spokesperson told Reuters that Russian troops had continued to conduct assaults in several areas on the eastern front, despite the ceasefire. The air force said Russian aircraft had launched guided bombs on the Sumy region of northern Ukraine three times. But the air force also said there had been no Russian missiles or drones in Ukrainian airspace since the Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire kicked in. Chinese troops will take part in Friday's military parade on Red Square, the centrepiece of the commemorations. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday urged countries not to send their militaries to participate, saying it would go against some countries' declared neutrality in the war. Xi has called for talks to end the conflict in Ukraine and has accused the U.S. of stoking it with weapons supplies to Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has in the past urged him to try to persuade Putin to halt the war. Xi, whose country is locked in a tariff war with the United States, is expected to sign numerous agreements to deepen the 'no limits' strategic partnership that Russia and China signed in 2022, less than three weeks before Putin sent his army into Ukraine. China is Russia's biggest trading partner and has thrown Moscow an economic lifeline that has helped it navigate Western sanctions. China buys more Russian oil and gas than any other country.
Asharq Al-Awsat
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Putin Says Russia Stands with China against 'Neo-Nazism'
Russian President Vladimir Putinthanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for joining celebrations to mark 80 years since the "sacred" victory over Adolf Hitler in World War Two, and said the two countries stood together now against "neo-Nazism". Xi's presence at this week's anniversary celebrations provides an important boost for the Kremlin leader, who has portrayed his war in Ukraine as a struggle against modern-day Nazis from the start. Ukraine and its allies reject that characterization as a grotesque falsehood, accusing Moscow of conducting an imperial-style invasion. "The victory over fascism, achieved at the cost of enormous sacrifices, is of lasting significance," Putin told Xi on Thursday. "Together with our Chinese friends, we firmly stand guard over historical truth, protect the memory of the events of the war years, and counteract modern manifestations of neo-Nazism and militarism." Xi said the two countries, as world powers and permanent members of the UN Security Council, would work together to counter "unilateralism and bullying" - an implied reference to the United States. He said they would "jointly promote the correct view of the history of World War Two, safeguard the authority and status of the United Nations, resolutely defend the rights and interests of China, Russia and the vast majority of developing countries, and work together to promote an equal, orderly, multipolar, and inclusive economic globalization". The two leaders spoke after approaching each other along a red carpet from opposite ends of one of the Kremlin's most opulent halls and shaking hands in front of the cameras. Each greeted the other as "dear friend". Xi is the most powerful of more than two dozen foreign leaders who are visiting Moscow this week to mark Thursday's 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The celebrations are taking place at a key moment in the war with Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv come under US pressure to reach a peace deal. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday urged countries not to send their militaries to participate in the May 9 parade, saying such participation would go against some countries' declared neutrality in the war. Xi, whose country is locked in a tariff war with the United States, is expected to sign numerous agreements to deepen the "no limits" strategic partnership that the two countries signed in 2022, less than three weeks before Putin sent his army into Ukraine. China is Russia's biggest trading partner and has thrown Moscow an economic lifeline that has helped it navigate Western sanctions. China buys more Russian oil and gas than any other country.
