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Venezuela’s Maduro Seeks Russian Military Support Amid U.S. Buildup in Caribbean – Washington Post

It remains unclear whether Russia has responded to the request.

Putin ‘More Dug In Than Ever’ on War in Ukraine – NBC

An anonymous White House spokesperson said, “permanent peace depends on Russia’s willingness to negotiate in good faith.”

What New U.S. Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil Mean for Russia’s Oil Trade

Trump is seeking to pressure buyers of Russian oil and tighten financial pressure on the Kremlin as he seeks to end the war in Ukraine. Will it work?

They Fled Discrimination in Russia. Now They're Swept Up in Trump's Immigration Crackdown.

Indigenous peoples and minorities make up a sizable portion of the Russian asylum seekers caught up in the U.S. push for more deportations.

opinion Andrey Pertsev

Why Is the Russian Elite So Keen to Cozy Up to Trump?

The main audience for all these proposals from the Russian elite is not in fact Trump, but Putin, who still seeks an agreement with Washington.

Putin Terminates Plutonium Disposal Agreement With U.S.

The agreement, which was already defunct, aimed to prevent both sides from building more nuclear weapons.

Putin Envoy Slams ‘Attempts’ to Disrupt Dialogue With U.S.

Putin's economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who arrived in the U.S. on Friday, said Moscow was “committed to constructive dialogue and to clearly communicating...

Putin Envoy Visits U.S. for Talks After New Sanctions – Reports

Kirill Dmitriev is expected to meet White House envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami on Saturday.

Trump and Putin's Budapest Summit Shelved

The Kremlin is reportedly still sticking to all of its demands despite Trump's call with Putin last week.

Zelensky Urges Allies Against Appeasing Russia After U.S. Trip

Zelensky called on Ukraine’s allies to hold the line against “granting terrorists any bounty for their crimes.”

Trump Tells Zelensky to 'Make a Deal' as Tomahawk Plea Misfires

Zelensky left empty-handed as Trump eyes a fresh diplomatic breakthrough on the back of last week's Gaza peace deal.

Trump and Zelensky to Meet as Kyiv Presses for Tomahawks

Trump has remained vague on whether he will provide Ukraine with the long-range missiles it seeks.

Kremlin Envoy Floats U.S.-Russia ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ Using Elon Musk Tech

Kirill Dmitriev said the $8 billion project could be completed within eight years by Musk’s Boring Company.

NATO Meets to Solidify Deterrence Against Russian Aggression as Tensions Rise

NATO defense ministers met for the first time since aerial incursions across Europe heightened concerns about potential Russian aggression beyond Ukraine...

India Moves to Cut Russian Oil Imports Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure – Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “assured” him India would end its purchases of Russian oil.

United States Pressures Japan to Stop Buying Russian Oil and Gas

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after a meeting with Japan's finance minister that the White House expects Japan to stop importing Russian energy...

opinion Alexander Baunov for Carnegie

By Sending Drones Into NATO States, Russia Is Repeating the Mistakes of 2022

In 2022, the Kremlin was counting on Ukraine to prove weak and futile. Now it is counting on NATO to be weak, divided and indecisive.

U.S. Congresswoman Says Russian Ambassador Gave Her Soviet Report on JFK Assassination

Russia’s Embassy said the documents were compiled from declassified Soviet sources and delivered at Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna’s request for an...

U.S. Intelligence Helps Ukraine Strike Russian Energy Infrastructure – FT

The coordination is part of a broader effort to weaken Russia’s economy and pressure Putin into peace talks, FT's sources said.

Melania Trump Says Has 'Open Channel' With Putin on Ukrainian Kids

Eight children had been reunited with their families in the past 24 hours following negotiations between her team and Putin's, the first lady said.

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