Russian President Vladimir Putin's State Visit to China

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The two authoritarian allies will discuss cooperation in various fields and international issues of common concern, further solidifying their unity against the U.S.-led Western liberal global order.

Russian Military Enters Air Base in Niger Hosting U.S. Troops

Russian military personnel enter air base in Niger hosting U.S. troops after Niger's junta expels U.S. forces. U.S. defense official says Russian forces not mingling with U.S. troops but using separate hangar. U.S. and Russian troops in close proximity amidst acrimonious military and diplomatic rivalry over conflict in Ukraine.