China sends top envoy Wang Yi to Russia for security talks

China's top diplomat Wang Yi is visiting Russia for security talks, as Moscow seeks continued support for its war on Ukraine.

A close ally of Moscow, Beijing is accused of supporting Russia indirectly during the war, which it denies.

His visit comes after Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Kim Jong Un amid US fears they could strike an arms deal.

Russian media said Mr Wang's trip would also lay the ground for Mr Putin to make a landmark visit to Beijing soon.

Earlier this month Mr Putin said he expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, but did not say when.