World: Russia and China declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 during Putin's visit to Beijing, shortly before Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.

Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about

US warns China against providing any support to Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict

Russia and China have begun to draw up ambitious plans for missions that would directly compete with those of the United States and its partners. In a joint collaboration, the Russian and Chinese space agencies plan to expedite much of their space missions together. They have teamed up for a robotic mission to an asteroid in 2024.

Russia, a former space superpower, turns to China for missions

The first vaccines against COVID-19 have gone mostly to wealthier countries. Now, several middle-income countries are getting their shots.

Middle income nations getting China, Russia COVID-19 vaccines