Belarusian strongman Alyaksandr Lukashenka, a close ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, is due in Beijing to begin a three-day state visit February 28 as geopolitical tensions rise over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. China said the visit is an "opportunity to promote the further development of all-around cooperation between the two countries," but there have been growing concerns that China is considering providing military assistance to Russia, something U.S. officials say would bring serious consequences. To read the original story by AP, click here.
