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Kremlin Adviser Says U.S.-Russia Peace Talks Still Alive, Contradicting Deputy Foreign Minister

Yuri Ushakov said it was “completely incorrect” to suggest that discussions with Washington on finding a path toward peace had reached an impasse.

Florida Lawmaker to Meet With Putin Envoy Dmitriev This Month

Anna Paulina Luna, a staunch supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump and vocal critic of American financial and military aid to Ukraine, did not specify...

Russia Moves to Formally Exit Landmark U.S. Plutonium Disposal Pact

Washington and Moscow signed the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement in 2000, committing both countries to eliminate 34 metric tons each of...

Russia Says ‘Momentum’ for Ukraine Peace Deal Has Faded, Blames U.S. for Worsening Ties

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Kyiv's European allies had undermined diplomatic efforts after the Alaska summit in August.

Citibank to Stop Servicing Client Accounts in Russia – Reuters

The bank, one of the largest Western lenders on the Russian market, advised clients to transfer their remaining funds to other banks as soon as possible...

U.S. to Share Intelligence With Kyiv for Strikes on Russian Energy Sites – WSJ

The Trump administration is also reportedly weighing whether to supply Ukraine with powerful weapons capable of hitting more targets inside Russia.

Russia Agrees With Hegseth's 'Prepare for War to Ensure Peace' Message, Kremlin Says

The U.S. defense minister told hundreds of hastily gathered top generals and admirals that the U.S. must “prepare for war” to “ensure peace.” ...

Rubio Urges Russia's Lavrov to Stop 'Killing' in Ukraine

Rubio "reiterated ... the need for Moscow to take meaningful steps toward a durable resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war," the State Department said.

‘It Doesn’t Really Cost Much to Russia’: What’s Behind Putin’s Offer to Extend New START Treaty?

While experts and analysts hailed Putin’s announcement, they also noted that Russia is likely hoping to bolster its negotiating position on Ukraine.

Trump Says Kyiv Can Win Back 'All of Ukraine' in Major Shift

The astonishing turnaround came shortly after Trump also called for NATO countries to shoot down any Russian jets that violate their airspace.

Putin Grants Russian Citizenship to Woman Who Accused Joe Biden of Sexual Assault

Tara Reade, a former Senate staffer, defected to Russia in 2023 after she claimed that she faced threats from U.S. authorities.

‘Putin’s Confessor’ Metropolitan Shevkunov Hails Charlie Kirk as a ‘Martyr’

Metropolitan Tikhon Shevkunov described the conservative activist’s death as “his greatest sermon and the pinnacle of his mission.”

opinion Andrei Soldatov

For Russians Like Me, Silencing Jimmy Kimmel Looks Dangerously Familiar

The scandal resembles when the Kremlin attacked a TV channel that satirized Putin — and even the liberal media acted like it was acceptable.

Australian-Born Singer Vassy to Represent U.S. at Intervision Contest in Last-Minute Switch

R&B artist B. Howard, originally slated to perform for the U.S., withdrew from the competition for what organizers said were “family reasons.”

U.S. Lawmaker Says Congress Exploring UFO Talks With Russian Parliament

Florida Republican Anna Paulina Luna said she had “recently” spoken with Russian government officials and asked whether they had information to share...

Makeshift Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska Memorial Appears Outside U.S. Embassy in Moscow

Nearby, a fringe nationalist group held an anti-American demonstration, with some protesters waving Confederate flags.

U.S. Military Officers Visit Belarus to Observe Zapad-2025 Exercises

Video released by Belarus showed two men in U.S. Air Force uniforms shaking hands with Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin.

Belarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners After Meeting With U.S. Officials in Minsk

Belarusian state media reported that citizens of Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, France, Germany and Britain were among the prisoners released.

Father of Russian Killed at Burning Man Asks Trump for Help

Igor Kruglov criticized the handling of the murder investigation by the local sheriff’s office and asked Trump to get the FBI involved.

Medvedev Blames Political Violence in U.S. on Support for Ukraine After Charlie Kirk Killing

The former president claimed “a variety of left-wing liberal scum who support Banderite Kyiv” were to blame for the uptick in attacks.

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