Nicosia [Cyprus] August 29 (ANI): The Russian invasion of Ukraine more than 6 months ago has caused a dramatic spike in natural gas prices and caused repeated energy shocks in Europe. The EU has accused Moscow of using energy as a weapon, while Russia denies this and blames western sanctions
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 15 (ANI): Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has once again praised India for its independent foreign policy, as the leader slammed the West for being critical of India for buying Russian oil despite the threat of sanctions amid Ukraine war.
Tehran [Iran], August 10 (ANI): Russia on Tuesday launched an Iranian satellite into orbit, as Moscow and Tehran seek to build closer ties in the face of Western sanctions.
Tehran [Iran], July 19 (ANI/Xinhua): Iran on Tuesday launched the Iranian rial-Russian ruble trading in its foreign exchange market, in an important step to boost economic ties with Russia.
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Russia's envoy Denis Alipov on Tuesday underlined the strength of bilateral ties with India, saying the positive dynamics of trade between the two countries will continue despite the West's sanctions against Moscow.
Moscow [Russia], June 23 (ANI): As Moscow has been facing Western sanctions over its operation in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called on BRICS leaders to cooperate in the face of "selfish actions" from the West,
Beijing [China], June 22 (ANI): In an apparent reference to Western sanctions on Russia, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday described sanctions as double-edged swords and said the act of willfully imposing penalties will bring disasters to people around the world.
Hong Kong, June 18 (ANI): Chinese elites settled abroad are selling off their immovable assets after the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) banned ownership to insulate the government from future economic sanctions from Western countries, especially the US.
Moscow [Russia], May 30 (ANI): The latest Western sanctions against Russia were prepared long ago and are unlikely to be lifted, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday.
Tokyo [Japan], May 12 (ANI): In the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been hit hard by western sanctions, sparking the nation's increasing subordination with China.
Beijing [China], May 11 (ANI): The Ukraine crisis seems to have made China aware of the "costs and consequences" of a likely attempt to use force to gain control over Taiwan, according to analysts.
Moscow [Russia], April 29 (ANI): Although Beijing has extended firm diplomatic support to Russia during the Ukraine conflict, it appears unwilling to back Moscow in a whole-hearted manner to avert Western sanctions due to the fear of secondary sanctions.