Houthis Secure Safe Passage for Russian and Chinese Ships in Red Sea

In exchange for safe passage, Russia and China may provide political support to the Houthis, potentially at the United Nations Security Council.

The Houthis have agreed not to target Russian and Chinese ships sailing through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, following discussions between their diplomats and the militant group's leaders.
The agreement comes amid a backdrop of increased Houthi missile and drone attacks on international shipping in the region, which have disrupted global trade routes.
In return for safe passage, Russia and China are expected to offer political support to the Houthis, including potentially blocking resolutions against them at the United Nations Security Council.
The US and UK have launched strikes against the Houthis in response to their maritime attacks, but the group's activities are reportedly becoming less frequent as their capabilities are degraded.
The Houthis' campaign in the Red Sea is part of a broader effort to pressure Israel to cease its actions in Gaza, with the group even threatening to expand their operations to the Indian Ocean.