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
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.
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.
