President Trumps outspoken dismay at Chinas continued trade with North Korea will make for a tense time with Chinese President Xi Jinping at this weeks G-20 summit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via a video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence.Putin on Tuesday boasted of gas profits despite sanctions imposed by the West in response to his decision to invade Ukraine nearly a year ago.

due to the actions of Western countries.Russia was hit with a wave of sanctions by the international community in response to the invasion of Ukraine on February 24.In a rare video appearance on Tuesday.

Despite the sanctions pressure that has already been mentioned.Russias crude production rose by roughly 2 percent in 2022.

Putin also said that his countrys oil production rose last year.

He said that gas companies managed to make good profits as world gas prices have surged due to Western sanctions.a display of military power two days after North Korea test-launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile.

including the possibility of opening a new rift with Beijing that could complicate U.WASHINGTON -- Having lost patience with China.

That doesnt mean were going to do them.where American economic penalties helped drive Tehran to the nuclear negotiating table.