Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Putin gets red-carpet welcome in Beijing Russia's president met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday as the two pledged to deepen already close ties. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next China 'We are grateful': Putin thanks China for Ukraine peace initiatives The authoritarian leaders aim to underscore their unity during a two-day state visit. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next Business EBRD reveals how sanctions on Russia has impacted its economy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled surprising growth forecasts for Russia as it examines the impact of sanctions on the country. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine Kharkiv pounded as Russia mounts most intense incursion to date Over 7,500 residents have been evacuated as the crisis forces Zelenskyy to cancel his Spain and Portugal visit. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Georgia's prime minister says 'Russian law' necessary for peace The law requires media and non-governmental organisations to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment Clashes erupt in Georgia as divisive bill passes Protesters clash with riot police outside Georgia's parliament after approval of a divisive bill, igniting weeks of demonstrations. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Fighting breaks out in Georgian parliament over 'Russian law' Tensions flared in the Georgian parliament during a debate on a controversial 'foreign influence' bill, seen as a threat to democracy. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Georgia Georgia's parliament approves controversial 'Russian law' President Salome Zourabichvili said she would veto the legislation but the ruling party pressed ahead with the controversial bill. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Georgia Georgian parliament set to approve controversial 'Russian law' Georgia is about to approve a controversial law that tightens controls on organisations receiving foreign funds. Critics say it could undermine democracy and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next world news Russia mounts Vovchansk incursion as Ukraine evacuates thousands President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the situation as 'extremely difficult' for Ukrainian forces. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment WATCH:Tensions rise in Tbilisi ahead of foreign influence bill hearing The Georgian Parliament is set to discuss the bill in its final reading starting on Monday. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Russia Putin names new defence minister and moves Shoigu to security council Nikolai Patrushev, a former spy chief who has led the country's security council since 2008, is yet to be appointed to another position, suggesting a potential shakeup of Putin's inner circle. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next world news Seven people die after a bus plunges off a bridge in St. Petersburg A bus swerved off a bridge and descended into a river in St. Petersburg, killing seven people on Friday, Russian officials said. 11/05/2024
Now playing Next Russia Putin reappoints technocrat prime minister as fifth term kicks off Russian legislators will approve a new Putin cabinet in a rubber-stamp exercise following an election from which genuine opponents were excluded. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment Residential buildings catch fire following Russian strikes in Kharkiv Residential buildings and houses were hit by Russian missiles in the city of Kharkiv, igniting fires and injuring two people, early Friday, according to local officials. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Russia celebrates 79th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany Russia on Thursday wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, a celebration of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia marks Victory Day as Putin rails against West's 'arrogance' “Russia will do everything to prevent global confrontation, but will not allow anyone to threaten us,” he said. “Our strategic forces are in combat readiness.” 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU countries kick off talks to ban re-exports of Russian LNG European Union countries kicked off on Wednesday negotiations on the next round of sanctions against Russia, which for the first time targets LNG. 08/05/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy grid Worries about a renewed Russian offensive are intensifying as Ukrainian forces struggle to regain their footing. 08/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy No longer hot air? Will the EU finally sanction Russia's LNG sector? Such a move could lead to a crack down on the re-export of Russian LNG from EU countries, but is unlikely to address EU imports of it. That could remain a sore point. 07/05/2024