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Risk of nuclear escalation has hung over since Russia sent troops into its neighbour in Feb 2022
Russian President Putin meets Saudi Crown Prince, discussing oil, Gaza, and Ukraine amid falling oil prices
Putin visits China, defying ICC warrant amid Ukraine war, showcasing partnership at Belt and Road forum
Russian president will speak on Red Square before parade of troops, tanks, rockets and ballistic missiles
Biden promised a new era of US foreign policy in his first diplomatic address as president, on Thursday
Putin’s approval rating, though still high at 59%
Putin postponed the original vote, which had been set for April 22, because of the coronavirus outbreak
Earlier this week, the Kremlin’s veteran spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said he had also fallen ill with the coronavirus
More than half of all cases and deaths are in Moscow, the epicentre of Russia’s outbreak
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the nationwide lockdown to remain in place until May 11