MIKHAIL MISHUSTIN

Chinese President Xi Jinping says strong Russia ties a 'strategic choice'

In a meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that maintaining close ties with Russia is a "strategic choice," emphasizing the need for deeper cooperation. The nations, facing criticism for their alliance despite Russia's actions in Ukraine, aim to strengthen economic, trade, and energy collaborations. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin noted that bilateral relations have reached an "all-time high."

Russia plans 26% rise in budget spending in 2024

Moscow is spending heavily on its armed forces as it prosecutes what it calls a "special military operation" in Ukraine, and social spending is also expected to increase as Russia holds a presidential election in March. Next year's planned budget spending is equivalent to around 20.4% of gross domestic product (GDP).

China imports of Russian oil highest since Ukraine invasion: Data

Chinese imports of Russian oil last month hit their highest level since Moscow's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, customs data showed Tuesday, as Beijing offers an economic lifeline to an increasingly isolated Kremlin.

Russia-China Trade Asymmetries: The way out

The isolation of Russia by the West and various sanctions forced Moscow to develop closer ties with Beijing. China which has declared “no limits” to its friendship with its northern neighbor, has thrown the Kremlin an economic lifeline, tempering the impact of its banishment from the global financial system.

Russia, China sign economic pacts despite Western criticism

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed agreements with China during his visit to Beijing despite global condemnation of their relationship due to the war in Ukraine. Mishustin claimed that bilateral ties are at an "unprecedented high level," and the two countries have signed memos to deepen investment cooperation, exports of agricultural products to China, and sports cooperation.

Russian PM in China for talks with Xi, business forum

Russia's prime minister on Tuesday hailed economic ties with China during a visit in which he will meet with President Xi Jinping and ink a series of trade deals. The two nations have in recent years ramped up economic and diplomatic cooperation, with ties growing closer since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine despite Beijing's insistence it is neutral in the conflict.

Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin to visit Beijing as China renews criticism of Western arms sales to Ukraine

Meanwhile, China's Deputy Permanent U.N. Representative Geng Shuang again criticised Western arms sales to Ukraine, saying it would only lead to escalation, more civilian casualties and displacement, and make it harder to obtain a ceasefire and start peace negotiations.

Vladimir Putin's Ukraine gamble seen as biggest threat to his rule

That lesson, cited in the most recent biography of the Russian president, seems to be guiding him as his invasion of Ukraine suffers setbacks and stalemates. The Kremlin strongman, who started the war on Feb. 24, 2022, and could end it in a minute, appears to be determined to prevail, ruthlessly and at all costs.

Vladimir Putin boosts Russia's war footing with troops on back foot in Ukraine

The position in Kherson was "difficult", he said, adding: "The enemy is deliberately striking infrastructure and residential buildings." Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian president's office, accused Russia of laying on a "propaganda show with evacuation" there. "The Russians are trying to scare the people of Kherson with fake newsletters about the shelling of the city by our army," Yermak wrote on the Telegram messaging app.

Defiant Putin says Russia 'doing everything right' in Ukraine

Putin's comments came hours after Kremlin-installed officials in the southern region of Kherson urged residents to leave after Kyiv said its forces were advancing on the region's eponymous main city.

Moscow orders Crimea bridge repairs to be completed by July 2023

The cabinet in a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin ordered the company tasked with the "design and restoration of destroyed elements of the transport and engineering infrastructure of the Crimean Bridge" to complete the work by July 1, 2023.

Energy security: Japan looks to preserve interests in Russian oil fields

After a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on July 16, Haigiuda said that Mitsui and Mitsubishi, which hold 12.5% and 10%, respectively, should preserve their presence. Kyodo said back then, citing sources, that the cabinet was in consultations with the companies. Later, the minister said that Japan had notified the United States about its plans to preserve shares in Sakhalin-2.

Russia laments 'tragedy' of troop deaths as Ukraine braces for offensive

Russia says it launched what it calls a "special military operation" on Feb. 24 to demilitarise and "denazify" Ukraine. Kyiv and its Western allies reject that as a false pretext. Following new restrictions after the killing of civilians in the town of Bucha that were widely condemned by the West as war crimes, Ukraine called on allies to stop buying Russian oil and gas, amid divisions in Europe, and to boost it militarily.

Russia says it has enough sugar and buckwheat to meet domestic demand

Speaking at a televised meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Deputy Prime Minister Viktoria Abramchenko warned Russians against stockpiling staples such as buckwheat and sugar as they did at the start of the pandemic in 2020.

Russia hits back with export bans

The ban covers exports of telecom, medical, vehicle, agricultural and electrical equipment, as well as some forestry products such as timber. The economy ministry said further measures could include restricting foreign ships from Russian ports. It said: "These measures are a logical response to those imposed on Russia."

Russia seeks to halt investor stampede as sanctions hammer economy

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the country will temporarily stop foreign investors from selling Russian assets to ensure they take a considered decision, but did not give details. Moscow's move to impose capital controls mean that billions of dollars worth of securities held by foreigners in Russia are at risk of being trapped.

Russian PM plans maiden India trip mid January to follow up on Summit

Russia has been extremely keen that India increases its footprint in the resource-rich Far-East Russia where neighbouring China has made inroads. Far-East Russia presents huge opportunities for India across sectors – energy, infrastructure, commodities, hospitality, agriculture and shipbuilding.

World tops 200 million vaccine doses as G7 boosts funding

With 45 percent of injections so far among the rich club -- which accounts for just 10 percent of the global population -- the G7 on Friday said its aid to projects like the World Health Organization's Covax now amount to $7.5 billion.

Russia approves its third COVID-19 vaccine: Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin

Russia has already approved two COVID-19 vaccines, including the Sputnik V shot, developed by Moscow's Gamaleya Institute, following a similar approach of granting approval before seeing any late-stage trial results.

Coronavirus hits world superpowers as some look to reopen

As health officials issued warnings against reopening economies too quickly, the coronavirus struck inside some of the world's superpowers, with a top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin diagnosed just days after U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary also tested positive.

Pakistan records highest single day spike in COVID-19 infections

The death toll due to the viral infection jumped to 417 with 32 fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of National Health Services said.

India lockdown day 38 wrap: What you must know

Russian prime minister says he tested positive for virus

Mikhail Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin during a video call that he would self-isolate but planned to stay in touch on key policy issues. It wasn't immediately clear when the two men last met.