Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will be meeting on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics this week, amid increasing tensions with the US. How have Sino-Russian ties evolved and what implications does the Russia-Ukraine stand-off have for geopolitical strategy? We discuss the dynamics at play with Alexey Muraviev of Curtin University. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

<p>Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will be meeting on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics this week, amid increasing tensions with the US. How have Sino-Russian ties evolved and what implications does the Russia-Ukraine stand-off have for geopolitical strategy? We discuss the dynamics at play with Alexey Muraviev of Curtin University. Image credit: Shutterstock.com</p>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

<p>Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.</p>

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