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
International spending on nuclear weapons up 13% amid Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas wars
The increase of $10.7 billion is largely attributed to an increase in the United States’s defense budget.
Russia detains two US nationals, including a serving soldier
"We are aware of reports of US citizens being arrested inside of Russia," a spokesman said. "Consular officers from the embassy always seek to aid citizens with appropriate assistance."
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich has detention extended to June
Gershkovich, his paper, and the US government all strongly deny the charges against him, which carry a sentence of up to 20 years in jail.
US: Russia, China 'refuse to condemn Hamas for burning people'
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas Greenfield claimed that Russia and China vetoed the UNSC condemnation of Hamas for Oct. 7 because it was authored by the US
The US, Iran, and Russia cooperate in a joint naval exercise in India
The three countries, known for their strained relationships, were able to put aside their differences to work together effectively at a joint drill hosted by India.
Trump compares his legal troubles to Navalny's death in Russian prison
Trump's comparison statement comes following the $354.9 million penalty fine that he was ruled to pay last week by a New York judge.
Russia: US should wait for forensic tests before accusations on Navalny's death
"Let us be clear, Russia is responsible," US VP Harris said, adding that it would be "a further sign of Putin's brutality" of the death is confirmed.
Russia seen as highly unlikely to put a nuclear warhead in space - analysis
Washington announced Tuesday they had discovered new intelligence related to Russian nuclear capabilities and attempts to develop a space-based weapon.
What is the space-based nuclear weapon the US says Russia is developing? - explainer
It is unclear why Russia would need to use nuclear weapons to destroy a satellite. The New York Times said the United States cannot counter such a weapon.
Russia: Two strategic bombers flew near Alaska, did not enter US airspace
In 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin revived the Soviet-era practice of sending strategic bombers on regular patrols beyond Russia's borders.
