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What the Rasoob‑250 Reveals About Pakistan’s Cruise Missile Bet
20 May 2026 @ 3:48 pm
The Rasoob-250 is the latest product of the growing Pakistani arms industry. Earlier this month, Pakistan successfully tested its Fateh-3 and Fateh-4 missiles.
Putin Leaves Beijing With 42 Deals and Stronger Russia-China Ties
20 May 2026 @ 2:55 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin ended a two-day visit to China, holding extensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping aimed at deepening strategic ties between Moscow and Beijing.
Armenia’s NATO and EU Pivot Driving Provocations Against Russians - Expert
20 May 2026 @ 2:51 pm
Armenia continues to hold six Russian citizens accused of espionage over documentary filming activities allegedly linked to Azerbaijan, despite claims from supporters that the case contains no classified material and little concrete evidence.
No SWIFT, No Dollar: Ruble–Yuan System Paves Way for Multipolar Finance
20 May 2026 @ 2:11 pm
Nearly 100% of Russia-China trade is now settled in national currencies, which is a landmark in financial sovereignty, Hong Kong-based political analyst Angelo Giuliano tells Sputnik.
Russia-China Summit Cements De-dollarization and Energy Alliance
20 May 2026 @ 11:33 am
Statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping confirmed the “unbreakable strategic partnership” between the two countries that cannot be undermined by outside pressure, Cairo Al-Farabi Center for Political and Strategic Studies secretary-general Dr Mokhtar Ghobashy told Sputnik.
How Russia and China Are Turning Multipolarity Into Global System
20 May 2026 @ 11:11 am
The declaration underscores Russia and China's drive "to give ideological and diplomatic structure to a geopolitical reality they believe is already taking shape,” UK political analyst Adriel Kasonta tells Sputnik.
Six Russians Jailed in Armenia on Flimsy Espionage Allegations – Report
20 May 2026 @ 10:16 am
Armenia continues to hold six Russian citizens on espionage-related charges linked to alleged filming activities for Azerbaijan, despite what their supporters describe as weak evidence and the absence of any classified material, RT reports.
Putin, Xi Adopt Joint Statement on Deepening Russia-China Ties
20 May 2026 @ 9:04 am
Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation has laid the long-term foundation for modern relations, according to a joint statement by Russia and China.
Russia-China Declaration: ‘New Chapter in Construction of Multipolar World’
20 May 2026 @ 8:42 am
The declaration, signed following Donald Trump's visit to China, shows that the era of a single global hegemon is over, Russian political analyst Yekaterina Zaklyazminskaya tells Sputnik. Her verdict is clear: The US attempt to pressure China has failed.
Russia and China Reach Agreements on Important Energy Issue — Putin Aide
20 May 2026 @ 6:44 am
Russia and China have reached agreements on an important energy issue, Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said.