Russian President Vladimir Putin ramps up his nuclear rhetoric. During his speech on Thursday at the Annual Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin announced that Russia has successfully carried out the test of a new generation nuclear-powered cruise missile. And further suggested that the country could resume nuclear testing for the first time in more than three decades.

Russian President makes keynote speech at Sochi for the Annual Valdai Meet

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Indian leadership "self-directed". He added that India is being led by the country's national interests. Putin was addressing the Valdai Discussion Club.

'Indian leadership is led by national interests,' Putin hits out at West while praising India

<p>Russia has signed a deal with the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia to set up a naval base on the Black Sea coast, its leader announced Thursday (Oct 5). The move comes as Moscow pulls out its Black Sea fleet from Crimea, likely because of increased missile and drone attacks from Ukraine.</p>

<p>Aslan Bzhania, the leader of the separatist region, said that an agreement had been signed for a permanent naval base in the Ochamchira region. "We have signed an agreement, and in the near future there will be a permanent base of the Russian Navy in the Ochamchira district," Bzhania was quoted as saying by Izvestiya newspaper.</p>

<p>"This is all aimed at increasing the level of defence capability of both Russia and Abkhazia, and this kind of interaction will continue," he said, adding, "There are also things I can't talk about."</p>

<h2><strong>Russia’s Black Sea fleet facing challenges in Crimea</strong></h2>

<p>Western media, including the New York Times and the Telegraph, has widely reported challenges and threats faced by Russia’s Black Sea fleet on the Crimean peninsula.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russia planning to test nuclear missile?</strong></p>

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<p>Telegraph newspaper reported, citing British intelligence, that the Russian Black Sea Fleet is “struggling to deal with concurrent threats on the southern flank of the Ukraine war” and “fleet activities are likely relocating to Novorossiysk in the face of threats to Sevastopol”.</p>

<p>Russia has moved three attack submarines and two frigates from Sevastopol to other ports in Russia and Crimea, WION earlier reported citing a report by the New York Times.</p>

<h2><strong>Latest from Russia-Ukraine war</strong></h2>

<p>While Russia struggles to defend its Black Sea fleet from Ukrainian attacks and contemplates relocating it to other bases, it launched another massive drone attack early Thursday as President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;travelled to Spain to rally support from Western allies at a summit of some 50 European leaders.</p>

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<p>Ukraine claimed the country’s forces downed 24 out of 29 Iranian-made drones that Russia launched at the southern Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions.</p>

<p>“The key for us, especially before winter, is to strengthen air defense, and there is already a basis for new agreements with partners,” Zelensky posted on his telegram channel ahead of the meeting with EU leaders.</p>

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Russia has signed a deal with the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia to set up a naval base on the Black Sea coast, its leader announced Thursday (Oct 5). The move comes as Moscow pulls out its Black Sea fleet from Crimea, likely because of increased missile and drone attacks from Ukraine.

Russia has signed a deal with the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia to set up a naval base on the Black Sea coast, its leader announced Thursday (Oct 5). The move comes as Moscow pulls out its Black Sea fleet from Crimea, likely because of increased missile and drone attacks from Ukraine. Aslan Bzhania, the leader of the separatist region, said that an agreement had been signed for a permanent naval base in the Ochamchira region. "We have signed an agreement, and in the near future there will be a permanent base of the Russian Navy in the Ochamchira district," Bzhania was quoted as saying by Izvestiya newspaper. "This is all aimed at increasing the level of defence capability of both Russia and Abkhazia, and this kind of interaction will continue," he said, adding, "There are also things I can't talk about." Russia’s Black Sea fleet facing challenges in Crimea Western media, including the New York Times and the Telegraph, has widely reported challenges and threats faced by Russia’s Black Sea fleet on the Crimean peninsula. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Russia planning to test nuclear missile? × Telegraph newspaper reported, citing British intelligence, that the Russian Black Sea Fleet is “struggling to deal with concurrent threats on the southern flank of the Ukraine war” and “fleet activities are likely relocating to Novorossiysk in the face of threats to Sevastopol”. Russia has moved three attack submarines and two frigates from Sevastopol to other ports in Russia and Crimea, WION earlier reported citing a report by the New York Times. Latest from Russia-Ukraine war While Russia struggles to defend its Black Sea fleet from Ukrainian attacks and contemplates relocating it to other bases, it launched another massive drone attack early Thursday as President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Spain to rally support from Western allies at a summit of some 50 European leaders. Also read: Russia says no plans for additional mobilisation to fight in Ukraine, 335,000 signed up so far this year Ukraine claimed the country’s forces downed 24 out of 29 Iranian-made drones that Russia launched at the southern Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions. “The key for us, especially before winter, is to strengthen air defense, and there is already a basis for new agreements with partners,” Zelensky posted on his telegram channel ahead of the meeting with EU leaders. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Russia to set up naval base in breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia

<p>A former Russian journalist was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison in absentia for allegedly voicing her opposition to the ongoing war in Ukraine and calling President Vladimir Putin a “murderer.”</p>

<p>The Basmanny District Court found Marina Ovsyannikova guilty of disseminating false information about the Russian army, Russian state-backed news agency TASS reported Wednesday (Oct 4).</p>

<p>Reuters reported that she faced criminal prosecution for "spreading knowingly false information about the Russian Armed Forces" in connection with a July 2022 protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, she allegedly stood on a river embankment opposite the Kremlin and waved posters calling Putin a “murderer” and Russian soldiers “fascists.”</p>

<p>"How many more children must die before you will stop?" the poster read.</p>

<p>She was later put under house arrest. According to her lawyer, she fled to an undisclosed European nation along with her daughter.</p>

<h2><strong>Ovsyannikova's March 2022 protest</strong></h2>

<p>The 45-year-old journalist-turned-Kremlin critic first made global headlines in March 2022, just days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She appeared on the newscast with a message that stormed the Kremlin no time.</p>

<p>She brandished posters reading “Stop the war” and “They are lying to you” on air, a move that attracted heavy penalty from the authorities.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Will Putin use nuclear weapons?</strong></p>

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<p>Ovsyannikova received a 30,000-ruble fine (at that time, around €250) over that protest. She fled Russia and worked briefly for Germany’s Die Welt newspaper, before returning to Russia to fight a child custody battle.</p>

<p>She then escaped house arrest and left Russia along with her daughter.</p>

<p>Unconfirmed reports indicate she is currently living in France.</p>

<h2><strong>Crackdown on dissent in Russia</strong></h2>

<p>Over the past 20 months, thousands of Russians have received fines, and hundreds have been subject to criminal charges for openly expressing their opposition to the Ukraine war. The Kremlin has enacted&nbsp;laws that prohibit criticism of what it terms a "special military operation" to target opposition leaders, human rights advocates, and free media outlets.</p>

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<p>Prominent critics of the Kremlin have been sentenced to extended periods of imprisonment, human rights organisations have been compelled to cease operations, independent news websites have been blocked, and many independent journalists have chosen to leave the country due to the threat of prosecution.</p>

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A former Russian journalist was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison in absentia for allegedly voicing her opposition to the ongoing war in Ukraine and calling President Vladimir Putin a “murderer.

A former Russian journalist was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison in absentia for allegedly voicing her opposition to the ongoing war in Ukraine and calling President Vladimir Putin a “murderer.” The Basmanny District Court found Marina Ovsyannikova guilty of disseminating false information about the Russian army, Russian state-backed news agency TASS reported Wednesday (Oct 4). Reuters reported that she faced criminal prosecution for "spreading knowingly false information about the Russian Armed Forces" in connection with a July 2022 protest. According to reports, she allegedly stood on a river embankment opposite the Kremlin and waved posters calling Putin a “murderer” and Russian soldiers “fascists.” "How many more children must die before you will stop?" the poster read. She was later put under house arrest. According to her lawyer, she fled to an undisclosed European nation along with her daughter. Ovsyannikova's March 2022 protest The 45-year-old journalist-turned-Kremlin critic first made global headlines in March 2022, just days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She appeared on the newscast with a message that stormed the Kremlin no time. She brandished posters reading “Stop the war” and “They are lying to you” on air, a move that attracted heavy penalty from the authorities. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Will Putin use nuclear weapons? × Ovsyannikova received a 30,000-ruble fine (at that time, around €250) over that protest. She fled Russia and worked briefly for Germany’s Die Welt newspaper, before returning to Russia to fight a child custody battle. She then escaped house arrest and left Russia along with her daughter. Unconfirmed reports indicate she is currently living in France. Crackdown on dissent in Russia Over the past 20 months, thousands of Russians have received fines, and hundreds have been subject to criminal charges for openly expressing their opposition to the Ukraine war. The Kremlin has enacted laws that prohibit criticism of what it terms a "special military operation" to target opposition leaders, human rights advocates, and free media outlets. Also read: Why Robert Fico`s win in Slovakia is good news for Vladimir Putin during Ukraine war Prominent critics of the Kremlin have been sentenced to extended periods of imprisonment, human rights organisations have been compelled to cease operations, independent news websites have been blocked, and many independent journalists have chosen to leave the country due to the threat of prosecution. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Russian journalist who flashed anti-war placard on air sentenced to over 8 years in jail

Ukraine has added the three biggest Chinese oil and gas producers – all state-owned companies – to its “international sponsors of war” list, spotlighting joint projects with Russia that Kyiv says help fund Moscow’s war effort.

Ukraine adds Chinese energy giants to 'war sponsors' list

Is NATO playing with fire in Putin's backyard? The U.S.-led bloc has bolstered its troops' presence on the ground amid tensions with Russian ally Serbia. Watch this video to find out more about the escalating situation in the landlocked Balkan nation.

Gravitas: Will Russian Ally Serbia Invade Kosovo? NATO Boosts Forces Amid Escalating Tensions

The head of the Wagner Mercenary Group, died with nine other people when a plane flying from Moscow to St Petersburg crashed on August 23. Now, Prigozhin's son is set to inherit the fortune and Wagner or would Putin have his way and decide who will head the force.

Wagner leadership: Would Putin have his way? No unified leader for group as of now

Russian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday shown meeting one of the most senior former commanders of the Wagner mercenary group and discussing how best to use “volunteer units” in the Ukraine war.

Russia’s President Putin discusses Ukraine war with top Wagner commander

Several hundred members of Russia's Wagner private mercenary group have returned to eastern Ukraine to fight. This is as Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree setting out the routine autumn conscription campaign, calling up 130,000 citizens for statutory military service. Meanwhile, tensions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region escalate as regional leaders look to Russia to broker a deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, although they remain cautious of the Kremlin. Wion's Eric Njoka speaks to Sergej Sumlenny, a Defense expert and Director at the European Resilience Initiative Center, for more perspective.

Russia's Wagner return in the east alarms Ukraine

Wagner Group mercenaries are back in Ukraine. This comes after a prolonged absence on Battlefield. It is also their first appearance in Ukraine since Prigozhin's death.

Are Russia's Wagner fighters back in the Ukraine war?

The Russian President Vladimir Putin met with a Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

Vladmir Putin meets Ramzan Kadyrov in Moscow

The Cave School of Economics estimated in March 2023 that the direct economic losses to Ukraine from the war could reach 500 billion dollars which is more significant than Ukraine's pre-war GDP of 350 billion dollars beyond the financial toll.

Beyond Borders: The Ukraine conflict's wider repercussions

It is 5 months since the civil war broke out in Sudan. But the brutality and mayhem that began on the 15th of April continues unabated. This week a video of two RSF soldiers standing in front of one of Khartoum's most iconic skyscrapers has gone viral. The skyscraper that towers over the Nile River has been reduced to a smouldering shell. The fact that cultural heritage sites of Sudan were being reduced to rubble in the Sudanese civil war is no secret. But what is new is the scale of the devastation that has come to light. At the same time, the street fighting in Sudan is also fast becoming a theatre for a proxy war. Between the Wagner mercenaries and the agents of the Ukrainian intelligence agencies. Now you may wonder what role do Russia and Ukraine have to play in the civil war in Sudan. Mohammed Saleh will get you more details.

Russia's Wagner mercenaries under attack in Sudan by Ukraine

US President Joe Biden plans to give Ukraine advanced long-range missiles to help Kyiv with its ongoing counter-offensive, US media report.

Ukraine to receive US long-range ATACMS missiles: Report

Russia has called for an immediate halt to the fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, where Azerbaijan has launched a military operation against separatist forces after months of rising tensions.

Russia calls for halt to fighting between Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh

Russia-Ukraine war: US to give Kyiv long-range ATACMS missiles: Reports

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new military, economic, peace and security, and development assistance and investments for Ukraine, after a meeting with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russia-Ukraine War: Canadian PM announces new multi-year assistance to Ukraine

<p>In a significant move, India's Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, passed the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' or 'Women Reservation bill' with an overwhelming majority of 454 MPs in favour, while just two opposed it.</p>

<p>Amidst rising tensions between India and Canada related to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, WION interviewed Dr. Vivek Mishra, a Fellow at ORF's Strategic Studies Programme. Dr. Mishra offered insights into Canada's stance on the Khalistani movement and its broader implications. He pointed out that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is engaging in vote bank politics to secure the necessary political support for his continued leadership, particularly relying on the New Democratic Party (NDP) for support.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, China has made a noteworthy move by establishing ground stations for its BeiDou satellite system on a disputed South China Sea island. This move is reportedly aimed at monitoring ships and providing reliable navigational guidance, according to state media reports.</p>

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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/09/20/380921-1.jpg?imwidth=1920" />Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament,&nbsp;on Wednesday&nbsp;passed the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' or 'Women Reservation bill'. While 454 MPs voted for the bill, two voted against it.</p>

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<p>As tensions brew between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, WION reached out to Dr. Vivek Mishra, a Fellow with ORF's Strategic Studies Programme, to dissect the situation and offer a nuanced perspective on Canada's stance regarding the Khalistani movement and its broader implications. Dr. Mishra said that Trudeau is playing vote bank politics to keep the political support he needs to remain in power. He highlighted that the Trudeau government heavily relies on support from the New Democratic Party (NDP).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>China has installed ground stations for its BeiDou satellite system in the disputed South China Sea island in order to “monitor ships” and “support reliable navigational guidance”, the state media reported.</p>

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<p>The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on Wednesday (September 20), revealed details of &nbsp;43 people associated with a terror-gangster network having links to Canada, amid strained diplomatic ties between the two countries.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistans-inter-services-intelligence-isi-funding-khalistan-activities-in-canada-report-637939">Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) funding Khalistan activities in Canada: Report</a></p>

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<p>In a shocking development amidst strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada, a link between the Khalistan movement and Pakistan has come to the fore.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/food-giant-kraft-heinz-recalls-singles-american-cheese-slices-due-to-choking-concerns-637955">Food giant Kraft Heinz recalls Singles American cheese slices due to 'choking' concerns</a></p>

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<p>Food giant Kraft Heinz, which is reportedly the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world,&nbsp;has taken a proactive step by issuing a recall of over 83,000 cases of individually wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices due to a choking safety concerns. Kraft Heinz made the announcement on Tuesday (September 19), revealing that the voluntary recall was prompted by the discovery that one of its wrapping machines had allowed thin strips of film to remain on the cheese slices even after the wrapper was removed.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-womens-reservation-bill-need-of-the-hour-but-how-many-years-to-go-637947">India women’s reservation bill: Need of the hour, but how many years to go?</a></p>

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<p>In India, men make up nine out of every 10 legislators. The bleak data is arguably influenced by the still poor social status of women.</p>

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<p>The separatist ethnic Armenian forces agreed to a Russian proposal of ceasefire on Wednesday (September 20), almost 24 hours after Azerbaijan's army launched an offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh to take control of the autonomous region.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-confirms-dallas-florida-and-new-york-as-venues-for-2024-t20-world-cup-for-united-states-leg-637899">ICC confirms Dallas, Florida and New York as venues for 2024 T20 World Cup</a></p>

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<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed three venues for the 2024 T20 World Cup that will be hosted by the United States and the West Indies. The confirmation came on Wednesday, September 20 with three cities - Dallas, Florida, and New York set to stage the carnival of the shortest version of cricket in 2024. The T20 World Cup will be the first time the USA hosts a major ICC event, having previously served as home ground for West Indies during several bilateral series in the past.</p>

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In a significant move, India's Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, passed the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' or 'Women Reservation bill' with an overwhelming majority of 454 MPs in favour, while just two opposed it.

In a significant move, India's Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, passed the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' or 'Women Reservation bill' with an overwhelming majority of 454 MPs in favour, while just two opposed it. Amidst rising tensions between India and Canada related to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, WION interviewed Dr. Vivek Mishra, a Fellow at ORF's Strategic Studies Programme. Dr. Mishra offered insights into Canada's stance on the Khalistani movement and its broader implications. He pointed out that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is engaging in vote bank politics to secure the necessary political support for his continued leadership, particularly relying on the New Democratic Party (NDP) for support. Meanwhile, China has made a noteworthy move by establishing ground stations for its BeiDou satellite system on a disputed South China Sea island. This move is reportedly aimed at monitoring ships and providing reliable navigational guidance, according to state media reports. India: 'Women's Reservation bill' clears Lok Sabha Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament, on Wednesday passed the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' or 'Women Reservation bill'. While 454 MPs voted for the bill, two voted against it. Trudeau playing vote bank politics, Canada meddling in India's affairs: Expert As tensions brew between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, WION reached out to Dr. Vivek Mishra, a Fellow with ORF's Strategic Studies Programme, to dissect the situation and offer a nuanced perspective on Canada's stance regarding the Khalistani movement and its broader implications. Dr. Mishra said that Trudeau is playing vote bank politics to keep the political support he needs to remain in power. He highlighted that the Trudeau government heavily relies on support from the New Democratic Party (NDP). China installs ground stations in disputed South China Sea to monitor vessels: Report China has installed ground stations for its BeiDou satellite system in the disputed South China Sea island in order to “monitor ships” and “support reliable navigational guidance”, the state media reported. NIA issues details of terror-gangster network with links to Canada The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on Wednesday (September 20), revealed details of 43 people associated with a terror-gangster network having links to Canada, amid strained diplomatic ties between the two countries. Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) funding Khalistan activities in Canada: Report In a shocking development amidst strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada, a link between the Khalistan movement and Pakistan has come to the fore. Food giant Kraft Heinz recalls Singles American cheese slices due to 'choking' concerns Food giant Kraft Heinz, which is reportedly the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, has taken a proactive step by issuing a recall of over 83,000 cases of individually wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices due to a choking safety concerns. Kraft Heinz made the announcement on Tuesday (September 19), revealing that the voluntary recall was prompted by the discovery that one of its wrapping machines had allowed thin strips of film to remain on the cheese slices even after the wrapper was removed. India women’s reservation bill: Need of the hour, but how many years to go? In India, men make up nine out of every 10 legislators. The bleak data is arguably influenced by the still poor social status of women. Nagorno-Karabakh forces surrender to Azerbaijan after ‘anti-terror’ operations The separatist ethnic Armenian forces agreed to a Russian proposal of ceasefire on Wednesday (September 20), almost 24 hours after Azerbaijan's army launched an offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh to take control of the autonomous region. ICC confirms Dallas, Florida and New York as venues for 2024 T20 World Cup The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed three venues for the 2024 T20 World Cup that will be hosted by the United States and the West Indies. The confirmation came on Wednesday, September 20 with three cities - Dallas, Florida, and New York set to stage the carnival of the shortest version of cricket in 2024. The T20 World Cup will be the first time the USA hosts a major ICC event, having previously served as home ground for West Indies during several bilateral series in the past. Explained | Are our copyright laws ready for the AI invasion? The era of artificial intelligence or AI has barged into our creative domain like an uninvited guest at a tea party. Suddenly, we have AI mimicking Drake and The Weeknd's vocal styles in a hit song, and even the mellifluous Stephen Fry found himself cloned by AI without his consent. It's like a sci-fi plot where machines steal the show, but it's our reality, and it's no laughing matter. We are facing a copyright conundrum of epic proportions, and our laws are just as befuddled as we are.

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<p>Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a diplomatic exchange where China conveyed its commitment to sustaining business cooperation with Russia, media reports said on Wednesday (September 20).&nbsp;During the meeting, President Putin also accepted an invitation from his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to visit China in October, coinciding with the Belt and Road Summit.</p>

<p>After discussions with Wang Yi in Moscow, President Putin stressed on the alignment of Russia and China's vision to create a "large Eurasian space.”&nbsp;He also noted that China's Belt and Road Initiative played a pivotal role in this shared vision. China's Belt and Road Initiative is a vast program aimed at expanding Chinese influence in developing regions through extensive infrastructure projects.</p>

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<p>Notably, since Russia's involvement in the Ukraine conflict, President Putin has redirected the country's focus towards China. However, China has kept its stance neutral as far as the Ukraine conflict is concerned. But Beijing has been strong in its stand in denouncing Western sanctions against Moscow.</p>

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<p>Additionally, China has accused NATO and the United States of provoking Russian military actions and has asserted a "no-limits" friendship with Russia.</p>

<p>During the visit, senior Russian security official Nikolai Patrushev called for closer policy coordination between Moscow and Beijing. He said that this coordination is seen as a response to Western efforts seeking to contain both nations as Putin holds important security talks with Beijing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Kremlin has also consistently expressed support for Beijing as Russia and China strengthen their ties amid deteriorating relations with the West.&nbsp;Wang Yi's visit to Russia commenced on Monday (September 18) and is a four days visit.</p>

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<p>It comes in the wake of his talks with US President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan in Malta over the weekend. It's worth noting that Russian President Putin had initially announced his plan to visit China back in July, further underscoring the growing significance of Sino-Russian relations on the global stage.</p>

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Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a diplomatic exchange where China conveyed its commitment to sustaining business cooperation with Russia, media reports said on Wednesday (September 20).

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a diplomatic exchange where China conveyed its commitment to sustaining business cooperation with Russia, media reports said on Wednesday (September 20). During the meeting, President Putin also accepted an invitation from his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to visit China in October, coinciding with the Belt and Road Summit. After discussions with Wang Yi in Moscow, President Putin stressed on the alignment of Russia and China's vision to create a "large Eurasian space.” He also noted that China's Belt and Road Initiative played a pivotal role in this shared vision. China's Belt and Road Initiative is a vast program aimed at expanding Chinese influence in developing regions through extensive infrastructure projects. Russia and China ties Notably, since Russia's involvement in the Ukraine conflict, President Putin has redirected the country's focus towards China. However, China has kept its stance neutral as far as the Ukraine conflict is concerned. But Beijing has been strong in its stand in denouncing Western sanctions against Moscow. Also Read | Trudeau playing vote bank politics, Canada meddling in India's affairs: Expert Additionally, China has accused NATO and the United States of provoking Russian military actions and has asserted a "no-limits" friendship with Russia. During the visit, senior Russian security official Nikolai Patrushev called for closer policy coordination between Moscow and Beijing. He said that this coordination is seen as a response to Western efforts seeking to contain both nations as Putin holds important security talks with Beijing. Also Read | Nagorno-Karabakh forces surrender to Azerbaijan after ‘anti-terror’ operations The Kremlin has also consistently expressed support for Beijing as Russia and China strengthen their ties amid deteriorating relations with the West. Wang Yi's visit to Russia commenced on Monday (September 18) and is a four days visit. Watch | Israeli PM Netanyahu meets US President Joe Biden × It comes in the wake of his talks with US President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan in Malta over the weekend. It's worth noting that Russian President Putin had initially announced his plan to visit China back in July, further underscoring the growing significance of Sino-Russian relations on the global stage. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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