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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed decrees recognizing the independence of the DPR and LPR. The West condemned the decision. (confirmed by 5 sources; translated from ru) [1]

MOSCOW -- As a far smaller economic power than China, Russia is trying to maintain an equal status with its southern neighbor by taking the lead security role in Central Asia. [2]

James D.J. Brown is associate professor of political science at the Japan campus of Temple University in Tokyo. [3]

MOSCOW -- Russia has noticeably stepped up efforts to foster relations with North Korea, focusing on economic cooperation. As they embrace, both countries are casting a wary eye on China. [4]

TOKYO/WASHINGTON -- Even as much of Russia's military is tied up in the invasion of Ukraine, Moscow is demonstrating that it can still operate in the Far East with shows of force in Japan's neighborhood. [5]

TOKYO -- Russian state-controlled oil company Rosneft will sound out the Japanese government and companies including Mitsubishi Corp. on investing in a $157 billion Arctic development project, Nikkei has learned. [6]

TOKYO -- A religious power struggle rooted in the Russia-Ukraine conflict is spilling over into Asia. [7]

TOKYO/VIENNA -- Russia is catching up with Ukraine in the information war being fought on social media. [8]

Note: This briefing is based on limited source coverage. The evidence may be incomplete or outdated.

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[1] FI yle.fi · 2022-02-22 · 37% match translated from ru

Новости

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed decrees recognizing the independence of the DPR and LPR. The West condemned the decision.

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[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-11-12 · 36% match

Asserting itself

MOSCOW -- As a far smaller economic power than China, Russia is trying to maintain an equal status with its southern neighbor by taking the lead security role in Central Asia.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-10-31 · 36% match

Japan should prioritize Ukraine ahead of oil supply diversification

James D.J. Brown is associate professor of political science at the Japan campus of Temple University in Tokyo.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-06-29 · 36% match

Russia, North Korea in cozy-up mode

MOSCOW -- Russia has noticeably stepped up efforts to foster relations with North Korea, focusing on economic cooperation. As they embrace, both countries are casting a wary eye on China.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-03-19 · 34% match

Russia flexes muscle near Japan in show of two-front capability

TOKYO/WASHINGTON -- Even as much of Russia's military is tied up in the invasion of Ukraine, Moscow is demonstrating that it can still operate in the Far East with shows of force in Japan's neighborhood.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-12-11 · 34% match

Putin ally to pitch Arctic oil investment in Japan visit

TOKYO -- Russian state-controlled oil company Rosneft will sound out the Japanese government and companies including Mitsubishi Corp. on investing in a $157 billion Arctic development project, Nikkei has learned.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-03-31 · 34% match

Orthodox church schism extends Putin's reach in Asia

TOKYO -- A religious power struggle rooted in the Russia-Ukraine conflict is spilling over into Asia.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-21 · 34% match

Russia gains ground in information war against Ukraine

TOKYO/VIENNA -- Russia is catching up with Ukraine in the information war being fought on social media.

[9] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 38% match

Shwe Mann Heads to Moscow

[10] FI yle.fi · 2013-11-02 · 33% match

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