Russia-US
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
Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into wider Middle East conflict
US accuses China of secret nuclear testing as it calls for broad new arms treaty after New START
Alliance of Orthodox rabbis calls for immediate release of Evan Gershkovich
“As Americans, we condemn how our fellow citizen, Evan Gershkovich, has been unlawfully arrested and detained by Russian officials,” Rabbi Mendy Mirocznik said.
Belarus official: West left us no choice but to deploy nuclear arms
The United States has denounced the prospective deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus but says its stance on the use of such weapons has not been altered.
Russia puts Lindsey Graham on wanted list - Russian media
"It is difficult to imagine a greater shame for a country than having such senators," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by the Shot Telegram channel.
Russia blames US, EU for escalating tensions in Kosovo
The clashes led Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Friday to place the army on full combat alert and ordered units to move closer to the border.
Russia won't be lectured on nuclear deployment, Moscow tells US
The United States has said the world faces the gravest nuclear danger since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis because of remarks by President Vladimir Putin during the Ukraine conflict.
Russia's Medvedev says pre-emptive strike needed if Ukraine receives nuclear weapons
Russia, which has more nuclear weapons than any other state, has repeatedly said the West is engaged in a proxy war with Russia over Ukraine that could escalate into a much bigger conflict.
Russia's Wagner sends back bodies of US, Turkish citizens from Ukraine
Wagner named the American as Nicholas Maimer, a former US special forces soldier.
Ukraine likely behind Kremlin drone attack -NYT quotes US officials
The newspaper said the attack appeared to be part of a series of covert operations that have made officials in the US uncomfortable.
Russia says it deployed fighter jet to prevent US bomber planes from crossing border
The Baltic Sea has witnessed in recent months several interceptions by Russian, US and NATO aircraft.
Russia: US investigations into election interference 'Russophobic,' 'Hysterical'
Russia has presented a lengthy document that it claims disproves allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential elections.
