Energy
Japan and Russia set to launch $9bn LNG project in Far East
Consortium including Itochu, Rosneft and Exxon look to begin production in 2027
Russia & Caucasus
International relations
Russia up in arms over Chinese theft of military technology
Beijing's rise as a major armaments exporter is a double-edged sword for Moscow
Politics
Uzbekistan election exposes limits of image-polishing reforms
China's economic influence will inevitably become political, experts say
International relations
Russia seizes 5 Japanese fishing vessels off Hokkaido
Ships accused of not recording catch
International relations
Russia quietly expands military ties with Laos
Beijing has not objected to Moscow's military role in the region, experts say
Aerospace & Defense
US defense chief prepares for 'great power competition' with China
Esper calls on allies to unite as Beijing and Moscow 'undermine' international law
Energy
Putin ally to pitch Arctic oil investment in Japan visit
Rosneft chief Sechin to brief trading houses Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Itochu
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Russia banned from 2020 Tokyo Olympics for systematic doping
Ruling also covers 2022 Beijing Games, but athletes can compete as individuals
Energy
Russian gas pipeline to China links Putin with tough customer
Moscow's energy diplomacy faces headwinds as buyer nations push back
Energy
Giant Russia-China gas pipeline cements energy alliance
Gas flows into northern China for first time, providing nation with steady supply
