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U.S. Oilfield Services Company Weatherford Expands Russia Operations Despite Sanctions – FT

The Financial Times identified roughly 100 job postings by Weatherford in Russia since late February, when new U.S. sanctions came into effect.

Rumored Son of Michael Jackson to Represent U.S. at Russia’s Eurovision Rival

Organizers described American R&B singer B. Howard as a “world-class star whose music transcends borders and unites cultures.”

Putin Gifts New Ural Motorcycle to Alaskan Biker

The man had told Russian state TV that repairs to his motorcycle have become increasingly costly and parts nearly impossible to find because of Western...

Putin’s Delegation to Alaska Forced to Pay Cash for Jet Fuel, Rubio Says

The Russian president typically travels with a fleet of three planes, meaning the total bill could easily have reached into the hundreds of thousands of...

In Photos: Vladimir Putin's Meetings With U.S. Presidents Over the Decades

While these meetings were generally warm during the Clinton and Bush years, they gradually grew more tense as relations spiraled downward.

Top Kremlin Aides and Ministers to Join Putin in Alaska

Foreign policy adviser Yury Ushakov said Putin and Trump will first hold a one-on-one meeting on Friday morning, with only interpreters present during...

Trump-Putin Summit to Take Place on U.S. Military Base

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is the headquarters for entities including Alaska Command as well as the Alaskan NORAD Region.

Kremlin Pool Reporters Granted U.S. Visas for Trump-Putin Summit

Channel One said it is the first time Kremlin pool reporters have been granted U.S. visas since 2021.

Putin Sends Soviet-Era Award for CIA Deputy Director’s Son Killed Fighting for Russia – CBS News

Michael Alexander Gloss, the son of CIA Deputy Director Julianne Gallina, was killed in April 2024 while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Trump Claims ‘Great Progress Made’ During Putin-Witkoff Meeting in Moscow

Despite the U.S. president’s upbeat tone, a White House official later said that “secondary sanctions” were still expected to be introduced.

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Goods Over Russian Oil Purchases

The executive order also warns of potential penalties against other countries found to be “directly or indirectly importing oil from the Russian Federation...

Denmark, Norway and Sweden to Buy $500M in U.S. Weapons for Ukraine

The Netherlands previously announced it would fund U.S.-manufactured weapons and munitions totaling over $500 million.

Russian Billionaire’s Superyacht Heads to Auction in United States

The 348-foot Amadea, valued at more than $300 million, features a helipad, pool, jacuzzi, gym, spa, beauty salon and eight staterooms for up to 16 guests...

Trump Says Special Envoy Witkoff to Visit Russia in Coming Days

The U.S. president, who has called on Russia to end its war on Ukraine by Friday, said authorities in Moscow had asked to meet with Witkoff.

Indian State Refineries Halt Russian Oil Imports – Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that buyers of Russian oil could soon face steep tariffs.

Kremlin Says Russia-U.S. Diplomatic Talks ‘Going Nowhere Fast’

Authorities in Moscow suggested that the U.S. was not doing its part in improving ties, saying the talks require “initiative from both sides.”

Russian Military Planes Spotted Near Alaska During Patrol Mission

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Tu-95MS strategic bombers carried out a planned 15-hour patrol over international waters of the Bering Sea.

American Tourists Arrested in St. Petersburg for Dancing Near FSB Building

Police reportedly described the tourists as “behaving aggressively” after officers approached them for dancing near and photographing the building...

Russian-American Woman Arrested at Moscow Airport for Smuggling Handgun

Customs officials said the woman’s suitcase contained an American Colt Commander .45 caliber pistol with three empty magazines.

Russians Turn to U.S. Visas as Interest in Europe and China Wanes

Russian applications for U.S. visas rose 20% from January through June compared to the same period of 2024.

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