The prisoner exchange deal, involving 24 men and two minors between Russia and the West, has highlighted significant breaches of international law, favoring political interests over justice and human rights.

Russia has begun gas flows from Eastern Siberia to China through the 3,000-kilometer Power of Siberia 1 pipeline and is now proposing the construction of a second pipeline, Power of Siberia 2, specifically for the Chinese market.

Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced his long-time defense minister Sergei Shoigu in a cabinet shakeup that comes as Putin’s war on Ukraine grinds on into its third year.

China's President concluded his first European tour in 5 years amid concerns in Europe over Beijing's support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the flooding of European markets with cheap Chinese electric vehicles.

Recent speculations have arisen regarding the health condition of Ramzan Kadyrov, the pro-Russian Chechen leader, currently one of Ukraine's prominent adversaries.