Russia
Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target
Patrick Yaroch allegedly memorized crypto seed phrases found in FBI files, moved the funds into personal accounts, then confessed after saying the shame was “eating him up inside.”
Putin embraces the dark corners of Russia’s history – opinion
After Trump walks back pledge to give Ukraine Patriot license, Russian attacks kill nine people
Rubio says Iranian regime must change, praises Trump's ambition in Middle East strikes
France, Germany to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaign
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot added that France would also place sanctions on some Russian individuals and entities.
Western allies seek to secure air defense aid for Ukraine as shortages leave Kyiv vulnerable
Russia says it only attacks targets of military relevance and denies targeting civilians.
Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
The hub will handle a wide range of Russian goods, including wheat and grains, and target initial cargo volumes of around 250,000 tons per month, one of the officials said.
Rutte, Zelensky to attend Ukraine 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting after NATO summit, Elysee say
The Elysee said that planning was still underway for security guarantees for when a ceasefire is reached between Ukraine and Russia.
Jailed US citizen, former marine taken to Russian hospital for undisclosed illness - report
A source close to the Kremlin told Reuters last year that Gilman was one of nine people on a list of Americans jailed in Russia that Washington wanted to be released and returned to the US.
Ukraine, US reach political agreement on Patriot missile production licenses, Zelensky says
Zelensky has long pleaded for faster supplies of interceptors capable of bringing down Russian ballistic missiles, a need accentuated by recent assaults on the Ukrainian capital and other cities.
Putin rejects peace talks and prepares to escalate war after Ukrainian strikes - report
To date, about two million soldiers have been killed, wounded, or missing since the full-scale invasion in early 2022, 1.4 million of them Russian.
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.
Trump pushes Putin, Zelensky toward talks as Ukraine claims to end Russia's territorial advantage
In Ankara, Zelensky pressed NATO allies for "effective anti-ballistic systems and missiles," and emphasized that ballistic missiles were "Russia's last major advantage."
'Make them yourself': Trump gives Ukraine Patriot missile license during Zelensky NATO meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly pleaded for the US-made interceptors - the only weapon in Ukraine's arsenal that can shoot down ballistic projectiles.