Charlie Kirk's killing has exposed U.S. divisions, creating an opening for foreign adversaries to exploit through disinformation.

On paper, the project — known as the Power of Siberia 2 — would give Russia a way to replace some of the revenue from its decades of selling natural gas to Europe that was lost over its invasion of Ukraine. The pipeline would carry gas from reserves in western Siberia through Mongolia to China.

Pete Hegseth and China's defense chief discussed regional tensions following Xi Jinping's military parade showcasing nuclear weapons and alliances with Russia and North Korea.

China, Russia and Mongolia held their first joint border defence drills this week, the Chinese military said on Tuesday, underscoring closer security coordination among the three neighbours.

Russia’s Gazprom made headlines in Beijing last week as it announced progress on the ambitious gas pipeline. But analysts who spoke to RFE/RL say that the megaproject is still a long way off from ever getting built.

Donald Trump has told European allies to impose sweeping tariffs on Russia’s trading partners, pledging the US will follow suit if they do.

Xi’s embrace of Putin and Kim sent a powerful message, yet major differences with Moscow and Pyongyang remain.