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U.S. Investor Linked to Trump Signed Gas Deal With Russia’s Novatek – NYT

The investor, private equity executive Gentry Beach, said the project had been discussed “at the highest levels” in Moscow and Washington.

Kremlin Envoy Pitches $14 Trillion in Potential U.S.-Russia Projects

The Economist described the figures as “hyperbole designed to please” U.S. President Donald Trump amid Ukraine talks.

Sweden Arrests Russian Citizen at U.S. Request Over Alleged Sanctions Evasion

The man is now in detention pending a decision on extradition to the U.S.

U.S. Citizen Sentenced to 4 Years in Russian Prison for Attempted Firearms Smuggling

Prosecutors accused the man of trying to transport parts for a Kalashnikov assault rifle and a Saiga carbine from Russia to the U.S. via Turkey.

Lavrov Says Russia Will Stick to Nuclear Weapons Limits if U.S. Does

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow was in no rush to start developing and deploying more weapons, backtracking on comments by his ministry last...

‘No Rosy Future’: Lavrov Slams Trump Administration in Interview

Russia’s foreign minister said the White House has continued to sanction Moscow despite expressing an interest in improving bilateral ties.

What the Epstein Files Tell Us – And Don't Tell Us – About His Ties to Russia

We look at what is known for certain about Russia and the Epstein files — and how Moscow has reacted to the news.

Russia and U.S. Agree on Need for New Nuclear Arms Treaty, Kremlin Says

The last remaining nuclear weapons reduction treaty between the two superpowers expired this week, sparking concerns about a global arms race.

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Prisoners After Second Round of Abu Dhabi Talks

Besides agreeing to release soldiers and civilians held in captivity, it was unclear whether progress toward a peace deal was made.

Moscow Warns of ‘Dangerous’ Moment Ahead of New START Expiration

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said American officials have yet to respond to Putin's proposal to extend the last nuclear arms reduction treaty between the...

Lavrov Condemns U.S. Military and Economic Pressure on Cuba

The Russian foreign minister said the disruption of energy supplies to Cuba "threatens to seriously worsen the economic and humanitarian situation in the...

Yury Ushakov: The Quiet Power Broker in Russia’s Talks With Team Trump

Those who knew Yury Ushakov say he’s become one of Russia’s most powerful foreign policy officials. Who is he?

Kremlin Believes U.S. and Iran Still Have Time to Negotiate

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged all sides to exercise restraint and said that any use of force “can only create chaos in the region.”

U.S. Carlyle Group Agrees to Buy Most of Lukoil’s Foreign Assets

The assets include shares in oil fields and refineries across the globe, including in Iraq, Azerbaijan, Egypt, the UAE, Nigeria and Mexico.

U.S. Releases Russian Crew Members of Oil Tanker Seized in North Atlantic

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the two crew members were on their way home after being released.

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.

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