They'll never admit it, but you know China has to be eyeing Outer Manchuria. The Chinese have been developing and populating their side of the border and the Russians have done little outside of Vladivostok.
If the Russian state collapses, they have to make a play for it, right?
The Wagner Mutiny Hit Russia's Air Force Hard. Really Hard. (www.popularmechanics.com)
Turns out Russian-on-Russian violence wasn't good for anyone.