Andrei Belousov, Russia's Defence Minister, attends a meeting with Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission, in Beijing, China, in this still image taken from video released on October 15, 2024. Russian Defence Ministry

Russia and China Hold “Substantive” Military Talks to Strengthen Partnership Amid Rising Tensions with U.S.

Russia and China have deepened their military and defense cooperation, with high-level talks between Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov and China’s Central Military Commission Vice Chairman, Zhang Youxia, marking a significant step forward in their partnership. Both countries, long seen...