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Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad to discuss Ukraine peace, Trump says

During comments in the Oval Office, Trump suggested the US had a fresh concrete proposal aimed at ending the war, which is now in its fifth year.

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner attend a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025.
An illustration of silhouettes of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin over a background of their countries flags.

Russia, US see grounds for financial ties, Russian finance minister says following G20 meeting

(File Photo) Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent arrive before US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla participate in an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2026.

Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks from a vehicle before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 19, 2026.

Russia bans nighttime vessel movement at Novorossiysk port, industry sources say


Dueling US, Russian proposals put Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian statehood on the line - analysis

The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on rival visions that could cement a fragile truce, rewire Gaza’s governance, and shape the future of the Palestinian Authority

Palestinians walk past damaged electricity poles in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, October 31, 2025

Questions arise over Gaza's future governance amid UN delay, Russian resolution - analysis

With the UN vote delayed, Egyptian concerns surge: Is the "Yellow Line" a temporary military measure or a premeditated Israeli attempt to obstruct peace and permanently divide Gaza?

Palestinians walk with humanitarian aid packages, in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, September 30, 2025

Ex-US cyber intel exec pleads guilty to selling spy tools to Russian broker

Peter Williams, a 39-year-old Australian, pleaded to two counts of theft of trade secrets.

L3harris Technologies logo is seen in this illustration taken July 26, 2025.

US imposes sanctions on Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil

"We encourage our allies to join us in and adhere to these sanctions," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement announcing the sanctions.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sits to testify before a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 11, 2025.

‘More visible and credible,’ NATO debuts eastern sentry after Russian drone incursions

In response to the Russian incursion, NATO launched Operation Eastern Sentry, a framework that allows commanders to move fighters, sensors, and ground-based air defenses.

 Norway's Air Force F-16 fighters (R) and Italy's Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighters patrol over the Baltics during a NATO air policing mission from Zokniai air base near Siauliai, Lithuania, May 20, 2015.

Trump says India and Russia appear 'lost' to 'deepest, darkest China'

Diplomatic relationships between China, Russia, and India seem to be strengthening.

CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin during a ceremony at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, on Sunday. It is tempting to argue that fortune has been on China’s side, says the writer.

China's Xi hosts 'old friend' Putin, North Korea's Kim in challenge to West

Xi, Putin and Kim are set to take center stage at a massive military parade on Wednesday, where the Chinese president will flaunt his vision for a new global order.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping speak during a plenary session in the outreach/BRICS Plus format at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 24, 2024.

US, Russian officials discussed energy deals alongside latest Ukraine peace talks

US and Russian officials discussed energy projects, sanctions relief, and peace talks on Ukraine, with Exxon and Arctic LNG 2 among the key topics.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a press conference in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025

Russia launches missiles in Sea of Japan during drills

The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the frigate launching the missiles, while it said that "Kalibr and Uran missiles were fired in the Sea of Japan."

 Russian warships leave a port during naval drills, which are staged by the Baltic Fleet forces of the Russian Navy, part of the military exercises Zapad-2021 opened by Russia and Belarus, in the Baltic Sea town of Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Region, Russia September 9, 2021

No Ukraine ceasefire reached in Trump's Alaska summit with Putin

Trump said that he and Putin did not reach an agreement on "probably the most significant" aspect of their meeting, but there was a very good chance of getting there.

US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025