Kara-Murza sentenced, China's defense minister visits Moscow amidst ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges of treason, while China's defense minister, Gen. Li Shangfu, hailed the "substantial achievements" of close cooperation with Russia's military and said China is ready to deepen the partnership to "make new contributions to stability and security." Meanwhile, Poland's temporary ban on the import and transit of Ukrainian grain has been criticized by the European Union's executive arm, and a leaked U.S. intercept showed Russian intelligence claimed Beijing had agreed to send Moscow weapons to help its invasion.