In world news ── Russia and China continue to move closer together (see: Xinhua – EconomyInFocus | 10th China-Russia Expo opens in Harbin).
17-May-2026The current state of China-Russia-US relationsThese days all the world is closely following the high-level international meetings in China. US President Donald Trump just completed his first state visit to China since his trip in November 2017. On May 19, another top foreign guest will arrive on a two-day state visit: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.Unlike his American colleague, Putin has always regarded Beijing as one of his preferred international travel destinations; the last time he was here was less than a year ago, in September 2025. …Russia is a long-time close strategic partner of China and the largest foreign supplier of oil and gas.Overall, China-US trade experienced a visible decline in 2025 but nonetheless accounted for $414.69 billion with a lot of potential for further growth. The China-Russia trade was more modest, but still impressive – $228.1 billion in 2025. From January to April in 2026, it demonstrated a nearly 20% increase and continues to grow. No wonder then that the May state visits of US and Russia’s presidents go beyond diplomatic “business as usual.” …Does trust exist in the China-US-Russia geopolitical triangle?The answer is definitely positive in the case of China-Russia relations. The predominant public views of each other are essentially positive, especially among the younger generation. … Regretfully, in the case of China-US relations, the answer is less encouraging. …It will be a long and bumpy road for both China and Russia. However, as Confucius put it, “It doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you don’t stop.”
Russia and China have been cooperating economically and militarily for a long while now. And, of course, both have been greatly sanctioned, tariffed, and highly restricted by the United States of America.
Let us indeed consider the Chinese Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), which is also known as the ‘Silk Road Project,’ (See: The Straits Times - Nearly 40 foreign heads of state to attend China's Belt and Road forum; retrieved 26, May 2026). It is to give China more trade and influence throughout Asia (including Russia), as well as Europe and parts of Africa. That “initiative” was unveiled by the paramount leader of China, Xi Jinping, back in October 2013. Recent reports show record levels of engagement in 2025!
~ be sure to read and study our Morning Bible Study ── Just What Is Armageddon? ~
The Chinese Belt Road and Road Initiative does not get very much attention in the United States of America, it, however, looks to have major prophetic implications by making “roads” (and some being maritime ports) that may indeed help gather together the world’s armies unto Armageddon (cf. Revelation 16:16). It could also very well provide Europeans better access to Asian and African markets.
Also, our great and mighty God’s future prophecies tell of a time soon coming when the ‘kings from the east’ will travel on land and will end up in Tel Megiddo (Armageddon).
Now, there are a great many churches of God leaders who proclaim that this 200-million-man army spoken of in Revelation chapter 9 will be a combined Asian force. However – You know, I was watching a documentary (in which the Leftist Wikipedia calls propaganda) by Frank Capra and the U.S. government entitled “Why We Fight: The Battle of China.” The Official World War II US Government account of Chinese defense against Japanese aggression. And at the beginning of the documentary, the narrator said, “But what kind of people are the Chinese? Well, in four thousand years of continuous history, China has never fought a war of aggression. They're that kind of people.” AAUGH! You mean to tell me that there was no aggression on the Chinese part since the Qin Dynasty to say the Yangzhou massacre of AD 760?
“Lucy,” as Ricky Ricardo would say, “you got some ‘splainin to do!”
Well … notice Revelation chapter 6, beginning in verse 12 ──
“ … the sixth angel …” the SEVEN LAST PLAGUES!
“…poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared.”
Now, it could be that these ‘kings from the east’ will be China, Korea, Japan, and maybe Indonesia – which does have a large Moslem population. And I repeat, could be. Now, this is the final counterattack that sets up what we’ve often called the great battle of Armageddon, as he says in verse 16 – “And they gathered them together to the place in Hebrew, Armageddon.”
“Then the sixth angel …” – remember you have the seven seals, the seventh seal being seven trumpets! Here is the sixth trumpet!
“…And I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, 14) saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, ‘Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.’”
Now, throughout God’s living word – especially prophetically – angelic beings are often in charge of countries or nations. What if these FOUR ANGELS spoken of here are nations such as Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan? Now, all these nations are EAST of Jerusalem.
These ‘kings from the east’ will have in the future a combined military force. It is worth noting U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged several Moslem-majority and regional powers — including Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan — to join the Abraham Accords. Will this be the beginning of a Confederation of Islamic nations? Changes in the world order are taking place!
In addition to the Book of Revealing, the Book of Daniel along with Jeremiah speak of the rising of the seventh resurrection of a Catholic-led European ‘beast’ power.
Let us notice from the Book of Daniel what happens to this prophesied seventh revival of this ‘beast’ power,’ which is also called the ‘king of the North’ ──
“’ At the time of the end the king of the South [a final Confederation of Islamic nations] shall attack him; and the king of the North shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter the countries [Middle Eastern countries], overwhelm them, and pass through. … 44) But news from the east and the north shall trouble him; therefore he shall go out with great fury to destroy and annihilate many. 45) And he shall plant the tents of his palace between the seas and the glorious mountain [in other words, in Jerusalem]; yet he shall come to his end, and no one will help him.’” – Daniel 11:40, 44-45.
Now, this is a dual prophecy. Daniel 11 continues the theme of divine sovereignty over nations and kings. It shows how God orchestrates history, even throughout the rise and fall of empires. This chapter contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies, predicting events over 375 years with amazing accuracy. It traces conflicts between northern and southern kingdoms, primarily the Seleucid and Ptolemaic empires that emerged after Alexander the Great’s death.
But notice here in this dual prophecy, for ‘the time of the end,’ a final ‘king of the North’ – a final Catholic-led European “Holy” Roman Empire ── that will come to overwhelm a final ‘king of the South’ – a Confederation of Islam nations ── but those from ‘the east and the north’ shall trouble him.
Now this is from Jerusalem’s perspective, the east anciently included Persia, and the north was regions like Armenia. Historically, the ‘news from the east and the north” was likely referring to uprisings in Persia/Elymais and Judea that worried Antiochus IV, Epiphanes.
There is also a two-fold prophecy in the Book of Jeremiah speaking of another final (this time Islamic) “Medo-Persian coalition” ──
“‘ Behold, a people shall come from the north, And a great nation and many kings Shall be raised up from the end of the earth. 42) They shall hold the bow and the lance; They are cruel and shall not show mercy. Their voice shall roar like the sea; They shall ride on horses, Set in array, like a man for the battle, Against you, O daughter of Babylon. 43) The king of Babylon has heard the report about them, And his hands grow feeble; Anguish has taken hold of him, Pangs as of a woman in childbirth.’” – Jeremiah 50:41-43.
Historically, and again, from the perspective of Jerusalem, the ‘people from the north’ here is referring to the Medo-Persian coalition. That great nation, which will again be stirred up from the end of the earth by the LORD God, to shatter, here, the ‘daughter of Babylon.’
So, speaking about how the LORD God is going to exact judgment against Babylon. And we believe that in this final end-time BABYLON – the final installment of the “Holy” Roman Empire will be utterly destroyed, and BABYLON – a great civic leader and a great false church will be destroyed! Historically ── and let us never forget the inspired words of King Solomon, “That which has been what will be, That which is done is what will be done, …” – Ecclesiastes 1:9 ── the Medes and Persians formed a powerful coalition that conquered ancient Babylon around 539 BC.
Verses 8 & 9 of the Book of Jeremiah chapter 50, is also speaking of a future final (this time Islamic) “Medo-Persian coalition” ──
“’ Move from the midst of Babylon, Go out of the land of the Chaldeans; And be like the rams before the flocks. 9) For behold, I [the LORD God] will raise and cause to come up against Babylon An assembly of great nations from the north country, And they shall array themselves against her; From there she shall be captured. …’” – Jeremiah 50:8-9.
Again, we should keep our history in perspective, anciently this referred to the Medo-Persian coalition that would conquer ancient Babylon. That alliance, coming from the north, was prophesied to defeat ancient Babylon and enable the Jewish exiles to return to the Promised Land. “Go out of the land of the Chaldeans” truly means that God’s chosen people should leave (if not left yet) today’s “Babylon” before her final destruction! – cf. Revelation 18:4. This is both a literal command and a spiritual call to separate ourselves from this world and its churches and religiosity.
This same future prophecy is spoken of in Isaiah chapter 13, involving the prophesied Day of the Lord ──
“The burden against Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw. 2) ‘Lift up a banner on the high mountain, Raise your voice to them; Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. 3) I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have also called My mighty ones for My anger ── those who rejoice in My exaltation.’
4) The noise of a multitude in the mountains, Like that of many people! A tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together! The LORD of hosts musters The army for battle. 5) They come from a far country, From the end of heaven ── The LORD and His weapons of indignation, To DESTROY the whole land.’” – Isaiah 13:1-5.
Again here, historically, this paints a most vivid picture of ancient Babylon’s destruction. The passage describing a coalition of nations against Babylon, with the Medes playing a key role that occurred in 539 BC. It has both a historical and future fulfillment, pointing us towards a climatic Day of the Lord, as seen in Revelation 17 & 18.
Verse 6 ── “’ Wail, for the day of the LORD is at hand! It will come as destruction from the Almighty. 7) Therefore all hands will be limp, Every man’s heart will melt, 8) And they will be afraid. Pangs and sorrows will take hold of them; They will be in pain as a woman in childbirth; They will be amazed at one another; Their faces will be like flames.’”
Note: Let us pay attention to this relatively new military weapon ── Pain ray: The US military's new agony beam weapon.
>> Also in world news, certainly because of our modern geopolitical landscape, many are wondering if a war between Europe and the United States of America is coming.
The far-far right Zero Hedge, posted the following from Brandon Smith (who has been active in alternative media for over 16 years, focusing on economic and geopolitical analysis) ──
May 17, 2026Is A Future War Between The US And Europe Unavoidable?For those who might have been out of the loop over the past few months, there is a war going on between the US and Europe.It’s clear that the European elites have a distaste for US policy. …American conservatives, nationalists, patriots, truth activists, etc. are the target of an international demonization campaign. And, as long as we hold sway in American politics, they will treat the US as a potential enemy. …Europe has been overwhelmed by a third world incursion. Between 50 million and 60 million migrants now reside in the region, making up around 20% of Western Europe’s total population. But is this just globalist sabotage of the west? Or, does this army of migrants serve another purpose? …I would not be surprised to see talk of kinetic conflict between America and Europe in the next few years. Unless, something spectacular happens in the near term and the citizens of Europe take their countries back (most EU countries have to wait until 2027-2029 for elections).
Yes, I believe there is a relatively silent war going on between the US and Europe. Mostly because our POTUS is holding Europe to a higher standard - and they do not like it. And here is something I wrote and posted onto several social media sites. I don't always post political comments, but when I do ── we should have something informative and interesting to say ──
Now that we've deployed our military, and supposedly destroyed their navy, their missiles, and drones (at least... what... 85%?), without finishing the job and completely eliminating that vile and evil regime, then all was a waste. IF YOU DONT FINISH THE JOB MR. PRESIDENT, YOU WILL HAVE SOME VERY UNHAPPY CITIZENS!! 
As our LORD Gods’ prophecies foretell, a final “United States of Europe” will rise. A final Catholic-led European civic and military leader will rise to become the aggressor against the United States of America in the near future per-Daniel 11:39, as well as Isaiah 10:5-12.
Already, nearly all European Union member states are part of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). A treaty-based framework for the 26 participating Member States to jointly plan, develop, and invest in collaborative capability development and to enhance the operational readiness and contribution of armed forces. 1
Yes. President Donald Trump wants the Europeans to pay for American weapons to go to Ukraine──and while Europe will certainly do this──as well as support much of President Donald Trump’s efforts in ending this terrible war──Europe wants to also begin growing in military strength as well.
Germany, as well as the majority of the other European nations, has decided that it needs a larger and stronger “united” military. The editor of the German newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) wants a forced draft so that Germany can defend Europe. (See: DW - As Germany mulls military service return, what about Europe? – 2024).
God’s living word – the Holy Bible – teaches us that there is rising a European ‘king of the North’ that will have a ‘great army’ – see Daniel 11:25. And, he shall have ‘many ships’ – see Daniel 11:40.
The German/European initiative is for a United Europe to have a strong and powerful military force ── completely independent of the United States of America. One that will ── according to God’s living word ── come to subjugate a weakened USA (see Daniel 11:39) – the ‘strongest fortresses.’
Of course, most within the United States and abroad do not see this ever occurring ── and certainly the Roman citizens of the Roman Kingdom would have never imagined barbarians attacking Rome. In 476 A.D., the Germanic chieftain Odoacer deposed Emperor Romulus Augustulus ── yet those of us who do properly understand the LORD God’s dual prophecies regarding this know that it will occur ──
“Thus he [the European ‘king of the North’] shall act against the strongest fortresses with a foreign god, which he shall acknowledge, and advance its glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many, and divide the land for gain.” – Daniel 11:39.
In this 21st-century present evil age, the “strongest fortresses” are certainly the powerful United States of America and her British-descended allies.
Now… there are some people out there who believe that Germany did not start WWI or WWII. However, as I’ve said before, History, when not bastardized or changed, is one of our greatest teachers. Germany’s desire to become a major world power and the urging of Austria-Hungary to invade Serbia were key factors that contributed to the outbreak of World War I. The aggressive expansionist policies of Nazi Germany and its allies were the primary cause of World War II. The belief that Europe would never start a third world war is overlooking important biblical prophecies related to a people that now dominate central Europe ── the ancient Assyrians ──
“’ Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger And the staff in whose hand is My indignation. 6) I will send him against an ungodly nation, And against the people of My wrath I will give him charge, To seize the spoil, to take the prey, And to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
7) Yet he does not mean so, Nor does his heart think so; But it is in his heart to destroy, And cut off not a few nations.’” – Isaiah 10:5-7.
The historian Simon Anglim writes: The Assyrians created the world's first great army and the world's first great empire. This was held together by two factors: their superior abilities in siege warfare and their reliance on sheer, unadulterated terror. 2
So, even though a Germany-led United States of Europe (or whatever they will call themselves) does not appear to mean so, nor does his heart think so ── it will be in his heart to do so. The West will fall. Many analysts argue that the West, particularly the United States and its allies, is losing its dominant position in global affairs. □
2 Mark, J.J., Assyrian Warfare, World History Encyclopedia, 2 May 2018.
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