Shipping giants are bracing for significant disruptions to affect key routes like the Panama Canal and knock complex vessel schedules out of sync

Together China and India accounted for around 90% of Russia’s crude exports, while Europe's share fell to only about 4-5% from about 40-45%

Many automakers have sold their assets in Russia for a nominal fee, but included buyback options that could one day allow them to return

Putin has sent an emissary — Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov — instead, and Kremlin said he would “still play a key role in the main summit meeting”

China has repeatedly denied sending military equipment to Russia since Moscow's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

The US treasury secretary said she also told Chinese officials they could raise concerns about US actions, and that Washington might "respond to unintended consequences" of its restrictions

Japan’s efforts follow increasing military aggression by neighbours China and Russia, which have been building their capability to target satellites

Biden says Blinken did a "hell of a job" in China, after Secretary of State said US does not support independence for Taiwan, and pressed China to remain 'vigilant' of firms giving arms to Russia

Acer's actions are a contrast to key Western rivals such as Dell and HP who halted their Russia shipments last year over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

Trade between the two countries was worth more than $93.8 billion, highlighting how Beijing has maintained its ‘no limits’ partnership with Moscow

In an article published at the beginning of his Moscow trip, Xi said the two countries adhered to the concept of "eternal friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation"

Xi and Putin "will discuss topical issues of further development of comprehensive partnership relations," the Kremlin said