Russia-US
US has told Ukraine it must sign peace deal with Russia to get security guarantees, source says
US security guarantees are considered by Ukraine as the linchpin for any settlement ending Russia's four-year-old invasion of Ukraine.
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged
Russia warns US moves on Venezuela could have ‘fatal’ consequences
US imposes sanctions on Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil
"We encourage our allies to join us in and adhere to these sanctions," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement announcing the sanctions.
‘More visible and credible,’ NATO debuts eastern sentry after Russian drone incursions
In response to the Russian incursion, NATO launched Operation Eastern Sentry, a framework that allows commanders to move fighters, sensors, and ground-based air defenses.
Trump says India and Russia appear 'lost' to 'deepest, darkest China'
Diplomatic relationships between China, Russia, and India seem to be strengthening.
China's Xi hosts 'old friend' Putin, North Korea's Kim in challenge to West
Xi, Putin and Kim are set to take center stage at a massive military parade on Wednesday, where the Chinese president will flaunt his vision for a new global order.
US, Russian officials discussed energy deals alongside latest Ukraine peace talks
US and Russian officials discussed energy projects, sanctions relief, and peace talks on Ukraine, with Exxon and Arctic LNG 2 among the key topics.
Russia launches missiles in Sea of Japan during drills
The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the frigate launching the missiles, while it said that "Kalibr and Uran missiles were fired in the Sea of Japan."
No Ukraine ceasefire reached in Trump's Alaska summit with Putin
Trump said that he and Putin did not reach an agreement on "probably the most significant" aspect of their meeting, but there was a very good chance of getting there.
Russia's Dead Hand system return shows that global stability has become fragile - opinion
The Dead Hand system first emerged in the public eye in the 1980s, as an automatic retaliation mechanism, guaranteeing a nuclear strike even if Russia’s leadership were destroyed.
Trump to meet with Russia's Putin in coming days, Kremlin aide says
"An agreement was essentially reached to hold a bilateral meeting at the highest level in the coming days, that is, a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump," Ushakov said.
India-US spat over trade and oil threatens wider fallout - analysis
While India has emerged as a key partner for Washington in its strategic rivalry with China, its large US trade surplus and close relations with Russia have made it a target in Trump's tariff war.
