Event Brief
China and Russia Strengthen Ties Amid US Tensions
Filed: Apr 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: China and Russia reaffirm their partnership as Lavrov states Russia can help China with energy supply disruptions from the Iran conflict.
WHO: Sergey Lavrov
WHAT: Meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss energy supply
WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 5:49 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: To address energy supply disruptions stemming from the war in Iran
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