Alexei Navalny
Putin’s leading critic is sentenced to 25 years in Russian prison
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a notable Kremlin critic, has been found guilty of treason and other crimes in what he claimed was a politically-driven prosecution.
Conscription
Russia overhauling military draft system
The military draft system in Russia is set to be overhauled, making it “nearly impossible” to avoid military conscription.
Beijing
China Points The Finger Back at The United States
Chinses Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin accused Washington for “finger pointing” at Beijing fo wanting clearer communication with Moscow.
Blinken
China Poised To Provide Lethal Support To Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese diplomats at Munich conference to discuss concerns regarding a possible meeting with Chinese President Xi JinPing and Russian President Vladimir Putin.