Russia-US
Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad to discuss Ukraine peace, Trump says
During comments in the Oval Office, Trump suggested the US had a fresh concrete proposal aimed at ending the war, which is now in its fifth year.
Russia, US see grounds for financial ties, Russian finance minister says following G20 meeting
Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia
Russia bans nighttime vessel movement at Novorossiysk port, industry sources say
Trump in phone call advised Putin not to escalate in Ukraine - report
On Friday, the Kremlin said Putin was ready to discuss Ukraine with Trump but that did not mean that he was willing to alter Moscow's demands.
Trump and Putin express desire to talk before January inauguration
Putin officially congratulated "courageous" Trump while addressing media in Sochi.
Russia denies it was behind US bomb hoaxes or incendiary devices on planes
Security officials said separately that parcels that exploded at logistics depots in Europe were part of a test run for a Russian plot to trigger explosions on cargo flights to the United States.
Russia sees Trump’s win as chance to shift US policy on Ukraine conflict
Russia cautiously optimistic about Trump; hopes for reduced US aid to Ukraine.
Russia denies claims of its alleged US election interference
Moscow called US intelligence agency's claims of Russian interference 'malicious slander'.
Israeli-Canadian racer Joshua Cartu arrested in Russia for alleged fraud in US
Israeli-Canadian racing driver Joshua Cartu detained in St. Petersburg for alleged large-scale fraud linked to binary options scheme.
Moscow imprisons Russian-American over charitable donation to Ukraine
Her supporters say she had donated $51.80 to Razom for Ukraine, a New York-based charity that provides humanitarian aid to children and elderly people in Ukraine.
Russian court jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years after convicting him of espionage
Gershkovich, a 32-year-old American who said the allegations against him were false, went on trial last month in the city of Yekaterinburg.
Russian court hearing of jailed US reporter Gershkovich brought forward to July 18
President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is open to a prisoner exchange involving Gershkovich and that contacts with the United States have taken place but must remain secret.
US intelligence official indicates Russia prefers Trump as election victor
The official, briefing reporters on US election security, did not name the former president and presumptive Republican nominee when asked who Moscow wants as the next US president.
