Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge

Russia and China have opened a new cross-border bridge, which constructors say will cut the travel distance of Chinese goods to western Russia by 1,500km (930 miles).

Moscow is seeking to increase trade with China after global sanctions hit the Russian economy as a result of the Ukraine war.

Constructors on the Russian side say vehicles crossing the bridge will have to pay a toll of 8,700 roubles (£122).