Russia, Iran, RAF Fairford and the Xi Summit Explained

<p>Moscow offers deals while hitting Ukraine&#39;s grid. Iran talks run beside a military buildup. RAF Fairford stays unresolved. Xi&#39;s visit delivered mostly show. Moscow says it wants the war in Ukraine over quickly while it strikes the power grid ahead of winter. Washington is sending a third carrier strike group toward Iran while a private letter moves through mediators. Every major actor is talking and fighting at the same time, and the question is who is actually trying to end something.</p>