Russia is set to hold joint naval exercises with China and Iran in the Indian Ocean later this month, the Chinese defence ministry said on Sunday. The ‘Security Belt-2025’ joint exercise in the waters not far from Iran will be held later in March,

Over the past three years, the partnership has become deeper still, as Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine, and the resulting Western pressure, have helped transform Russia into an international pariah. That has turned the Islamic Republic into something resembling a lifeline for Mr. Putin’s government.

President Donald Trump praised Vladimir Putin on Friday, just hours after he threatened to slap Russia with "large scale" sanctions and tariffs. The post Trump Praises Putin Hours After Threatening Russia With Sanctions: ‘I Think He’s Gonna Be More Generous Than He Has to Be’ first appeared on Mediaite.