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U.S. Jails Dual U.S.-Russian Citizen for Attempted Aircraft Exports to Russia

Prosecutors said Sergei Nechayev attempted to export two vintage Cessna light aircraft with a combined value of about $170,000 to Russia.

No Sign of Compromise as Russia and Ukraine Head Into Abu Dhabi Talks

Moscow confirmed that a delegation of Russian officials was getting ready to attend trilateral talks with Ukraine and the U.S. on Friday.

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.

Witkoff and Kushner to Meet With Putin on Thursday for Ukraine Talks

Witkoff said Russia requested the meeting and that he believed the two sides were close to reaching the final “10%” of a peace deal.

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.

Russian Crew Members of Seized Oil Tanker Still in U.S. Custody, Lavrov Says

“We expect our American colleagues to fulfill their promises,” the foreign minister told a press conference.

Kremlin Envoy Dmitriev to Meet With Witkoff and Kushner at Davos – Reports

It was not immediately clear whether Trump, who will also attend the World Economic Forum, would also participate in the meeting.

Sochi Court Jails American Who Brought Rifle Into Russia on His Yacht

A man identified as Charles Wayne Zimmerman was sentenced to five years in prison after he was found to have brought a hunting rifle and ammunition on...

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.

U.S. Investment Fund Sues Russia Over $225Bln in Unpaid Tsarist-Era Debts

The Bolsheviks repudiated the debt and other financial obligations of the Russian Empire after seizing power in 1917.

‘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.

U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including Russia – White House

The U.S. had already cut most visa services for Russians at its embassy in Moscow, the only working U.S. diplomatic mission in the country, in 2021.

Russian Air Defenses in Venezuela Failed During U.S. Operation – NYT

The systems were not even connected to radar when U.S. forces entered Venezuelan airspace on Jan. 3, The New York Times reported.

U.S. Soccer Federation Denies Holding Talks With Russia

The Russian Football Union had earlier claimed it was in talks about organizing football matches between the Russian and U.S. national teams.

Moscow Says U.S. Released 2 Russian Crew From Seized Tanker

The two Russian crew members from the seized Marinera tanker were released at Moscow's request, the Foreign Ministry said.

For Russia, U.S. Control of Venezuela Brings Reputational Blow But Limited Fallout

Even as Maduro’s capture could further damage Russia’s reputation, experts say the political and economic losses are likely to be limited.

Russia Accuses U.S. of Stoking 'Military-Political Tension' With Tanker Seizure

In a statement, Moscow said the ship was sailing "in accordance to the norms of international law."

U.S. Seizes Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Chased to North Atlantic

Washington says the tanker is part of a shadow fleet that carries oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran.

U.S. Seizes Russia-Flagged Oil Tanker: What We Know

The incident marks a rare open confrontation between Washington and Moscow in the second Trump presidency.

Russia Demands Release of Maduro After U.S. Military Strikes Venezuela

The Foreign Ministry urged restraint and warned against further escalation after a series of explosions rocked Caracas early Saturday.

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