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Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba After Trump Shrugs Off His Own Fuel Blockade

The U.S. president said Sunday that Washington would not oppose shipments of oil to the crisis-stricken island, including from Russia.

Russia Offered to End Iran Intelligence Sharing if U.S. Halted Ukraine Support – Politico

Russia has expanded intelligence-sharing and military cooperation with Iran since the U.S.-Israeli attack on Tehran on Feb. 28.

This Russian Distillery Wants to Sell Trump Vodka

Kristall Distillery has petitioned to terminate the trademark rights of DTTM Operations, the entity that manages the trademarks of U.S. President Donald...

Putin and Trump Discuss Iran and Ukraine Wars

After the call, Trump said he would waive sanctions on oil from "some countries" to boost supply and bring down prices.

U.S. and Russia Shrug as Landmark Nuclear Treaty Expires

New START's expiration is set to usher in an era of uncertainty over nuclear stockpiles not seen since the Cold War, experts say.

Kremlin Agrees to Pause Airstrikes on Kyiv Until Sunday

Donald Trump said he had asked Vladimir Putin to “not fire into Kyiv and the various towns for a week” due to the “extreme cold.”

Zelensky Criticizes ‘Fragmented’ Europe’s Inaction on Defense at Davos

He lamented a lack of progress to end the war, comparing Davos and other high-level meetings to the film “Groundhog Day.”

Putin Thanks Trump for ‘Board of Peace’ Invite Ahead of Ukraine Talks

The Russian president suggested Moscow could be prepared to pay the steep fee required for permanent membership in the initiative.

Trump’s Greenland Threats Overshadow Ukraine War at Davos

Still, the war and its economic fallout will remain high on the agenda at the gathering of world leaders.

Putin Invited to Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

The Kremlin said it was studying the details of the initiative and hoped to discuss them further with the Trump administration.

‘Only Russia Can Stop It’: Moscow Taunts Europe, Denmark Over Trump’s Greenland Plans

Some officials joked that Europe should react to a U.S. seizure of Greenland like it responded to Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Trump Says He Doesn't Believe Ukraine Struck Putin Residence

Trump said that "something" happened near Putin's residence, but U.S. officials did not believe it had been targeted by Kyiv.

Trump Says Ukraine Deal Closer But No Breakthrough in Talks

While Zelensky had traveled to Florida to refine the final details of a peace proposal, the issue of the Donbas region remains unresolved.

The Biggest Stories From Russia in 2025

From stalled peace efforts to mobile internet blackouts and the blocking of Roblox, 2025 has been yet another eventful — and turbulent — year.

Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Closer Than Ever Before

The U.S. president said he had "very long and very good" talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders.

Kremlin Says It Has Not Discussed Zelensky Election Comments With U.S.

Zelensky said Tuesday he was prepared to hold elections within three months, pending U.S. and European security guarantees.

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Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push Was Always a Naked Cash Grab

Trump's willingness to “bring Russia’s $2 trillion economy in from the cold” is a willingness to sacrifice Ukraine and undermine U.S. interests.

Trump Says He Believes Russia Wants Peace Even as Putin Vows to Take All of Donbas

The U.S. president also said that he thought Kyiv should have agreed to a ceasefire with Moscow during his first meeting with Zelensky in February.

Witkoff and Kushner Meet With Putin to Discuss Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan

Trump's special envoy and son-in-law are expected to personally seek Putin's buy-in on the White House's peace framework.

Russian State Media Stays Light on Coverage of U.S.-Backed Ukraine Peace Deal

Russian officials meanwhile voiced little interest in budging on their earlier hardline demands for ending the war.

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