The monetisation of murder

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 20: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 20, 2026 in Beijing, China.

The two leaders are expected to reaffirm strategic ties between Russia and China amid ongoing Western pressure over the war in Ukraine.

(Photo by Maxim Shemetov - China Pool/Getty Images) ...