Russia
Far-right Russian extremists take responsibility for bomb threats on Rome-bound flights - report
The group claimed to have placed explosives on Aer Lingus flight EI402 from Dublin and Finnair flight AY1761 from Helsinki, warning that an "explosion will occur in 60 minutes."
Putin holds talks with Iranian security chief as Turkish soldier killed by fire from Iran
US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses amid reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal
Zelensky awards Melania Trump Ukraine's highest honor for women after brokering Oleshky ceasefire
Israel's Elbit Systems acquires Canadian underwater drone company amid rising Russian Arctic threat
Elbit Systems' acquisition of Canadian firm ISE strengthens its underwater surveillance, mine countermeasures, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Iran hosts Russia’s FM Lavrov as Moscow seeks benefit from US sanctions relief - analysis
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Tehran this week to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shows Moscow's maneuvering.
Trump open to idea of joint meeting with Xi, Putin next month
US President Donald Trump has sought to warm ties with Russia and China as the two non-Western powers grow closer, a move that could lower global tensions but also raise alarms for US allies.
US officials plan to travel to Norway for Ukraine talks, sources say
The next round of negotiations on ending the war between Russia and Ukraine comes amid increased tensions between Washington and Kyiv.
Massive overnight Russian attack leaves over half a million Ukrainians without power, Zelensky says
"Another Russian ballistic missile attack came in several waves overnight, and once again, there was no early warning from our partners," Zelensky wrote.
Putin suggests meeting with Trump, Xi to discuss Ukraine war resolution - report
This comes as Trump and Zelensky publicly criticize the other's decisions, with Trump claiming that Zelensky 'doesn't want to end this war, and probably never did.'
Netanyahu: Russia aiding Iran's antisemitic bot networks, acting against Israeli interests
The prime minister criticized Russia's ties with Tehran and antisemitic online campaigns targeting Israel, warning that Iran could eventually seek to destabilize Russia itself.
US resumes intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after pause, Zelensky says
Zelensky confirmed that US intelligence sharing has resumed after a brief pause, as Kyiv holds talks with Trump envoys on a possible new peace meeting.
Trump yet to give final decision on Russia tariffs, sanctions, as Rubio says more time needed
Rubio said on Saturday that the president will use up to 60 days to assess the economic impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs that he waived a day earlier.
Russian-held town is a 'death trap' with starving residents, says Ukraine FM
Oleshky had a pre-war population of 24,000 people and is now home to around 1,700 residents, including 47 children, according to the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.
