Russia-US
Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia
The US last imposed major sanctions on Russia in October 2025, when the Treasury Department targeted Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil.
Russia bans nighttime vessel movement at Novorossiysk port, industry sources say
FBI Director Kash Patel to visit Russia later this year, US official says - report
Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case worked for Kaspersky, source says, documents show
Disputes between NATO members show 'democratic strength,' Secretary-General Rutte says
Rutte, who spoke with Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, addressed the criticism he gets for how he deals with US President Trump.
US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
The Treasury Department's waiver lets countries purchase Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of Friday through May 16.
New Russian space launch vehicle undergoing final tests, top official says
Plans call for the new two-stage rocket, capable of placing payloads of up to 17 metric tonnes in orbit, to be used in place of Zenit rockets.
Trump rejects Putin's proposal to move Iranian enriched uranium to Russia, end war - Axios
According to sources close to the matter, Trump had a phone call with Putin on Monday during which he rejected one of the Russian president's proposals.
Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into wider Middle East conflict
Moscow accused the US and Israel of baiting Iran into striking Gulf allies to force them into a wider conflict. Russian President Putin offered to relay Arab concerns to Tehran.
US accuses China of secret nuclear testing as it calls for broad new arms treaty after New START
The accusations at a global disarmament conference highlighted serious tensions between Washington and Beijing at a pivotal moment in nuclear arms control.
UN chief calls New START expiration a 'grave moment' for global security
Antonio Guterres warned that the end of New START removes all binding limits on US and Russian nuclear arsenals and called for immediate negotiations.
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
The tanker was en route from Iran to Venezuela when the Coast Guard attempted to apprehend it. The Coast Guard has been chasing the tanker for almost two weeks.
US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged
Despite claims by President Trump and his Ukraine peace negotiators, US intelligence reports warn that Putin still intends to capture all of Ukraine.
