Caught between Putin and the West, Xi Jinping faces a crucial choice on Russia
To walk away from Beijing's relationship with Moscow, Xi would have to admit he had made a mistake – that…
ByDiscover the latest New Statesman content on Russia, exploring the politics, culture and economy of the nation. Insightful coverage and analysis of the war in Ukraine and Putin’s presidency.
To walk away from Beijing's relationship with Moscow, Xi would have to admit he had made a mistake – that…
ByIf China stands with Russia, Beijing risks being isolated as US influence in the non-Western world grows.
ByGerman Galushchenko, Ukraine’s energy minister, and the economic adviser Oleg Ustenko call on Germany to lead an EU oil boycott.
ByGrains, fertiliser and fuel are soaring in price.
ByFor Vladimir Putin, the fall of the Soviet Union was “the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century”.
ByTheir human rights record is hardly an improvement on Russia's.
ByThe question hanging over Westminster is how to respond if Russian attacks stray over Ukraine's western border.
ByIt will take a lot for the Russians to terrify the city's remaining residents into submission.
ByThe UK and US fear Moscow is preparing to violate a “red line”, just as its Syrian ally did last…
ByHis ties to Biden and his personal history make him uniquely qualified as secretary of state as Putin wages war.
ByShould Big Tech be able to say who lives or dies?
ByAll Ukrainians are wondering whether Putin will repeat the destruction here.
ByThe challenge for Ukraine and the West is to establish a peace process that encourages the Russian president to walk…
ByWe can’t do sanctions, defence or energy without Europe.
ByThe Moscow-based correspondent on his decision to depart the country amid war, media clampdown and rumours of martial law.
ByAnnalena Baerbock, the foreign minister, is the most visible face of a clear stance against Russia’s aggression and in favour…
ByAs Putin cracks down on peaceful protest and free media, thousands are fleeing the country and a financial crash looms.
ByA year of Biden in the White House hasn’t convinced Americans that he is up to the task. Will Russian…
ByThe history of Sino-Russian relations is long and complicated, but Xi Jinping is not ready to sacrifice his relationship with…
ByThe war in Ukraine must be the trigger for radical climate action.
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