(2025-04-17). Beijing-Moscow freight train heads for Russia. ecns.cn The Beijing-Moscow freight train will run about 9,000 kilometers in 16 days.
(2025-04-17). Flexible and sly: Indonesian Defence policy, Russia and Australian anxiety. onlineopinion.com.au The frazzled response in Australia to the possibility of a Russian presence on Indonesian soil betrays its presumption.
(2025-04-17). Assailing the U.S. Institute of Peace. counterpunch.org 
Amid Russian attacks on Ukraine, genocide in Gaza, and civil wars in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, violence persists in corners of our world unfamiliar to most Americans. At home, on the other hand, the Trump administration liquidated the voting board of the United States Institute of Peace last month, a prelude to destroying its operation
(2025-04-17). BRICS Could Mediate Ukrainian Conflict as It Gains Authority Worldwide. globalresearch.ca In a rather underreported development, Russian President Vladimir Putin's call for North Korea and BRICS nations—China, India, Brazil, and South Africa—to join Ukraine ceasefire talks suggests a significant reimagining of global conflict resolution. Coupled with Belarus's recent proposal to host …
(2025-04-17). Flexible and Sly: Indonesian Defense Policy, Russia and Australian Anxiety. counterpunch.org 
Island states tend to be anxious political entities. Encircled by water, seemingly defended by natural obstacles, the fear of corrupting penetration is never far. Threats of such unwanted intrusion are embellished and magnified. In the case of Australia, these have varied from straying Indonesian fishermen who are seen as terrors of border security, to the threatened establishment of
(2025-04-17). Putin thanks Hamas while meeting freed Russian hostages at Kremlin. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted former hostages at the Kremlin on April 16 in an unusual move. Putin met Alexander Trufanov, his mother Yelena Trufanova, and his fiancée Sapir Cohen. Putin reportedly expressed gratitude to Hamas for what he called the "humanitarian act" of releasing them. Alexander Troufanov was freed in February; his mother, Yelena, and his partner, Cohen, were both released in an earlier deal. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-17). Lamola concludes working visit to Russia. sanews.gov.za Lamola concludes working visit to Russia | International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has concluded a two-day working visit to Russia. | During his visit to Moscow, Lamola co-chaired the 18th session of the Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) alongside Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation. | ITEC is a structured bilateral mechanism that aims to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between South Africa and the Russian Federation. | The 18th ITEC session facilitated a comprehensive review of…
(2025-04-17). 'It's 2025 not 1939!' EU threats over Russia Victory Day draws backlash. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-04-17). RIAC, HSE and CIPR Round Table "Russia-Qatar Relations in the Context of the Regional and Global Trends" russiancouncil.ru On April 16, 2025 round table "Russia-Qatar Relations in the Context of the Regional and Global Trends" was held. Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in cooperation with HSE University and Center for International Policy Research (CIPR) organized the meeting…
(2025-04-17). Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to Soviet space hero: 'Such people are…'. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk on April 16 during an interaction with students of Bauman Moscow State Technical University. Putin also compares Musk with Sergei Korolev, the chief engineer behind the Soviet Union's space. Putin told students that "You know, there's a person who lives in the States, you could say that he's absolutely crazy about Mars."
(2025-04-17). Russia proposes SCO to organise working group on fair energy transition. tvbrics.com 
Details to be considered on the margins of the SCO Sustainable Development Forum…
(2025-04-17). Iran's Foreign Minister meets Russian President in Kremlin. tvbrics.com 
The diplomat is in Moscow on an official visit…
(2025-04-17). Russia Lifts Ban on Taliban As It Deepens Ties With Islamist Group. latintimes.com The Russian Supreme Court lifted a ban on the Taliban as it deepens relations with the Islamist group ruling Afghanistan…
(2025-04-17). Insights | China fully capable to respond to U.S.'s containment attempts 'at any cost', Russian expert says. ecns.cn The U.S.-China trade conflict has continued to escalate. In a recent interview, Russian sinologist and economist Leonid Kovachich noted that faced with repeated escalations from Washington, China has come to the clear conclusion that unilateral restraint yields no goodwill—adding that the U.S. approach to containing China's development has become increasingly aggressive and uncompromising. | As the situation evolves, Beijing has officially initiated a framework of symmetrical countermeasures. Kovachich emphasized that with annual trade between the two countries exceeding $500 billion (Note: the U.S.-China b…
(2025-04-17). Iranian minister arrives in Russia with a message from Khamenei. newarab.com 
Iranian Foreign Minister U.S. President Donald Trump has
(2025-04-17). Iran, Russia to Discuss Bilateral, Int'l Issues in Ministerial Visit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has traveled to Russia for talks on bilateral, regional and international issues as well as the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US.
(2025-04-17). Int'l Developments Mentioned in Leader's Message to Russia: Iranian FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The message that Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has sent to the president of Russia encompasses major regional and international developments, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2025-04-17). Iran, Russia Share Interests: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry highlighted the "excellent" relations between Tehran and Moscow as the top Iranian diplomat arrived in Russia for an officail visit.
(2025-04-17). Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Launches New Southern Assault. twz.com 
Russian forces have launched what could be the vanguard of a new offensive in southern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to the The attack was launched Wednesday evening local time by "assault groups from several regiments of the 58th Combined Arms Army of the Southern Military District," the Defense Forces of Sou…
(2025-04-17). Iran's Khamenei sends letter to Putin ahead of talks with US. geo.tv 
(2025-04-17). Qatari Emir arrives in Moscow to meet Putin. newarab.com 
Qatar has made a series of attempts to Russ…
(2025-04-17). Europe in the Trump-Putin Axis Trap. internationalviewpoint.org 'For the Left Bloc, there are various imperialisms and "none of them will have a progressive role because all act according to the interests of their capitalist elites". Therefore, "recognising this reality is vital in elaborating an internationalist proposal capable of offering a future to humanity and conceiving a democratic order of peoples."' | – | / |
(2025-04-17). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.
(2025-04-16). Iran's Military Presence In Sudan: UAE-Israel Plot Backfires. popularresistance.org The United Arab Emirates and Israel had hoped to extract strategic victories in Sudan, taking advantage of the fall of the nation's former dictator and the descent into civil war. But newly released satellite images suggest that Tehran's renewed ties with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) may be unraveling those ambitions. | Satellite images, initially reported by Russian state broadcaster RT, reveal an extensive underground tunnel complex under Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) control, allegedly constructed with assistance from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
(2025-04-16). 'Made in Russia' Goods Are the New Craze in China. infobrics.org The shopfronts are decked out in white, blue and red, with Chinese and Russian flags hanging side by side from the ceiling…
(2025-04-16). The International North-South Transport Corridor and India's Role in It. infobrics.org The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) was founded on September 12, 2000, in St Petersburg by Iran, Russia and India. Linking ship, rail, and road routes, the 7,200-kilometre project is aimed at enhancing trade and connectivity among its members. But why does it matter? And what role has India played in it?>
(2025-04-16). US Democrats trying to stop Trump's diplomatic turn. infobrics.org Democratic opposition has proposed a new bill to impose sanctions on Russia.
(2025-04-16). Integration in Union State of Belarus, Russia described as unique. eng.belta.by Integration in the Union State is unique, this experience is applied in other integration associations, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said as he took the questions from Russian senators in the Federation Council.
(2025-04-16). Belarus increases agricultural production in first quarter of 2025. plenglish.com Minsk, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Belarussian agricultural production in the first quarter of the current year amounted to five thousand 351 million Belarussian roubles, which is 1,7% higher than the previous year, BelTA news agency reported.
(2025-04-16). Russia to unveil new anti-tank missile at Iraq arms fair. plenglish.com Moscow, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The Russian group Rosoboronexport informed on Wednesday that it will exhibit the new Bulat anti-tank missile during its debut at the IQDEX 2025 International Defense Exhibition to be held in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.
(2025-04-16). O fantasma de Cromwell contra a Rússia. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-16). How Putin's Greater Eurasia Proposal Could Save the Continent From West's Hegemony. defenddemocracy.press Ekaterina Blinova* Mar 12, 2025 Eurasia needs a continent-wide structure akin to the African Union or CELAC, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. What is he implying? The origins of the Greater Eurasian Partnership (GEP) concept: GEP, a concept proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015, would replace the outdated "Greater Europe" (from Lisbon to …
(2025-04-16). Putin aide confirms territory loss for Ukraine in peace deal? Lavrov shocks EU. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made striking remarks during an interview, suggesting that Ukraine may lose territory as part of a peace deal, with discussions around referendums in four regions and the deployment of peacekeepers across the Dnieper River. Lavrov criticized Western leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer for their proposed "resilience forces," which he claimed aim to preserve Ukraine's current regime while sidelining elections and political settlement. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-16). Russian researchers launch AI-powered dental health diagnostic service based on smile analysis. tvbrics.com 
The method is to perform primary diagnostics through widely available digital platforms…
(2025-04-16). South African Foreign Minister calls for deepening economic partnership with Russia. tvbrics.com 
African Republic plans to expand supplies to Russia…
(2025-04-16). Trade turnover between Russia and Indonesia to grow by third in 2024. tvbrics.com 
It totalled US$4.3 billion…
(2025-04-16). Tehran says its right to enrich uranium non-negotiable ahead of US talks. geo.tv 
A general view shows the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in Natanz, about 322km south of Tehran March 9, 2006. — ReutersAraqchi urges trust-building, rejects US call to end enrichment.Iran to deliver Supreme Leader's message to Russia's Putin.Tehran may oppose plan to…