From the moon to the Mediterranean to the heart of Moscow, China and Russia in recent days have announced a striking number of moves to strengthen military, financial and political ties, raising the specter of a deeper alliance between the U.S. rivals.
Washington Times: New Russia-China alliance latest diplomatic, strategic blow to Obama
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) speaks with China's President Xi Jinping (C) after thier meeting at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014.