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Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's envoys on Ukraine held "useful" talks on Saturday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, as U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stands nearby during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 5, 2026.
Police vehicle on site after explosive devices have been found at a substation near the Jaenschwalde power plant in Turnow-Preilack, Germany, September 1, 2026.

NATO will not tolerate hybrid actions against members, US envoy says

(Illustrative) Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attend a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025.

Putin orders three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv as US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner attend a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025.

Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad to discuss Ukraine peace, Trump says


TASS says Trump envoys to visit Russia and Ukraine at weekend, Kremlin declines comment

The Kremlin said on Friday that the possibility of a Ukraine peace settlement remained, but Russian officials are trying to change the US envoy's plans to visit Kyiv.

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner attend a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025.

Israeli indicted for threatening national security on behalf of unnamed foreign government agents

According to the State Prosecutor's Office, the Israeli was arrested by the Israel Police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) on suspicion of taking actions threatening Israel's security.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Russia bars El Al route to St. Petersburg as punishment for blocking Aeroflot flights - report

El Al's push for a new flight route to Russia comes after the suspension of the Tel Aviv-Moscow route in June due to the security situation amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

El Al airplane.

Germany probes suspected arson near defense firm as sabotage concerns mount

Police said they were looking into a fire overnight at a construction site at the headquarters of defense firm Rohde & Schwarz, whose products include radar systems to detect, track, and jam drones.

Police secures the area after a suspected politically motivated arson attack on a construction site outside the headquarters of defence tech firm Rohde & Schwarz in Munich, Germany, September 3, 2026.

Norway seizes Russian ship to enforce $4.2 billion claim by Ukrainian energy firm

The vessel, the Professor Molchanov, was seized off the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard after a 24-hour standoff with the Norwegian Coast Guard, according to Covington.

A drone view shows the Russian-flagged general cargo ship Omskiy-107 aground off the coast of Sile in Istanbul, Turkey, September 1, 2026.

Russia charges children's hospice chief with spreading false war information

Since invading Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has intensified its crackdown on dissent and introduced laws prescribing long prison terms for those found guilty of "discrediting" the military.

Men sit in front of an advertising board promoting military service under contract in the Russian Armed Forces and informing about payments, against the skyline of downtown Moscow, Russia, August 27, 2026.

EU's Kallas says Leipzig attack had hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed to increase pressure on Russia, especially after the attempted attack at Leipzig that she said showed Moscow's growing "recklessness."

European Commission High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas attends an EU informal meeting of foreign affairs ministers at Druids Glen in Wicklow, south of Dublin, Ireland, on September 2, 2026.

Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China-Russia-led security bloc

Erdogan attended a summit of the SCO, of which Turkey is a "dialog partner," in Bishkek on Tuesday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 1, 2026.

UK fines US-headquartered Citibank's London unit £4.7 million under Russia sanctions laws

The British government fined Citibank's CBNA London unit for breaching Russia-related sanctions laws, a notice confirmed on Wednesday.

The Citibank logo is displayed at a branch in New York City, July 16, 2025; illustrative.

Iran retaliates on US bases as Russia assists in missile tech development

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Russia and Iran flags.