Mismatch? Russia's growing dependence on China
Faced with Western sanctions, just how dependent has Putin become on Russia's far-east neighbour and former rival?
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Russia will be 'forced to react' if UK sends depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine, Putin vows
Vladimir Putin has said he would be forced to react if the UK sent depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine. Speaking after holding talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Moscow today, the Russian president said Beijing's peace plan could be the basis for settling the war in Ukraine - but said the West has so far shown no interest.
Switzerland continue undefeated run at World Curling Championships, Norway beat Denmark
Switzerland continued their undefeated run with five victories in three days at the Women's World Curling Championships. With seven round-robin sessions in the bag, Silvana Tirinzoni led her team to a stunning 9-1 demolition of Germany in six ends to continue their stance as the only unbeaten team of the competition so far, with a 7-2 victory against Sweden in Turkey in session five. Ad The reigning champions now have 34 wins from 35 World Championship matches but Tirinzoni is unfazed by the impressive feat of their successes and stated that she is only focused on getting the job done.
Alice Dearing backed for Paris Olympics push
Alice Dearing has been told her turbulent Tokyo experience will harden her for the heat of Paris Olympic battle. The Birmingham marathon swimming star, 25, became the first black female swimmer to represent Britain at an Olympic Games last year where she finished a disappointing 19th-place in the 10km event. Ad But Keri-anne Payne, a Beijing 2008 marathon swimming silver medallist, believes that crucial first Olympic experience combined with three years more training will mean Dearing can challenge for a medal in Paris.
Hector Pardoe's Tokyo turmoil will harden him ahead of Paris 2024 says Keri-anne Payne
Hector Pardoe has been told his Tokyo turmoil will harden him for the heat of Paris Olympic battle. The Wrexham marathon swimming star, 21, competed at his first Olympics in Japan but was unable to finish the race after suffering a serious eye injury midway through. Ad But Keri-anne Payne, a Beijing 2008 marathon swimming silver medallist, believes that crucial first Olympic experience combined with three years more training will ensure Pardoe is equipped to roll with the punches in Paris.
Marion Thénault delivers aerials bronze for 5th medal to cap World Cup season
Canadian freestyle skier Marion Thénault made good on her goal of a strong finish to the aerials season and reaching the medal podium, picking up bronze at the World Cup Finals on Sunday in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Hector Pardoe's Tokyo turmoil will harden him ahead of Paris 2024
Hector Pardoe has been told his Tokyo turmoil will harden him for the heat of Paris Olympic battle. The Wrexham marathon swimming star, 21, competed at his first Olympics in Japan but was unable to finish the race after suffering a serious eye injury midway through. Ad But Keri-anne Payne, a Beijing 2008 marathon swimming silver medallist, believes that crucial first Olympic experience combined with three years more training will ensure Pardoe is equipped to roll with the punches in Paris.
Brady Leman bows out in style as Reece Howden claims Crystal Globe in final ski cross race of the season
Brady Leman signed off from a decorated ski cross career in style with a World Cup victory in his final ever race on home snow. The veteran Canadian, 36, is retiring at the end of this season but bowed out in perfect fashion with a win in the last event of the campaign in Craigleith.