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A high-level meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump has been tentatively agreed upon, according to the Kremlin. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Putin’s foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov said that preparations for a bilateral summit are underway and could materialize as early as next week—though final details such as the date and location have yet …

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Russia later this week—just days before a self-imposed deadline for Moscow to take action to end the war in Ukraine or face new sanctions. The announcement comes amid growing pressure from Washington and rising geopolitical tensions, with Trump also revealing the deployment of two American …

In a sharp escalation of rhetoric between Washington and Moscow, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has directed the deployment of two nuclear-armed submarines to undisclosed strategic locations. The move comes in response to what Trump described as dangerous and inflammatory remarks from Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and the current deputy chairman of the country’s Security …

In a high-stakes meeting at the White House on July 14, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a pointed warning to Russia during talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump announced that the United States would impose steep tariffs—potentially up to 100%—on Russia unless a peace agreement is reached to end the war in Ukraine …

President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that the United States will send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine, just days after his administration temporarily halted certain arms deliveries. Speaking before a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump emphasized the need to reinforce Ukraine’s defense as the conflict with Russia continues. “They’re getting hit very hard,” Trump said. “We’re going …

On July 7, 2025, Roman Starovoyt, Russia’s recently dismissed transport minister, was found dead from a gunshot wound in his vehicle in Odintsovo, a suburb of Moscow. His death occurred just hours after President Vladimir Putin relieved him of his ministerial duties. Authorities have suggested suicide as the primary cause, noting that a pistol, reportedly awarded to Starovoyt in 2023, …

European Union leaders are convening in Brussels on Thursday for a high-stakes summit focused on sanctions against Russia, managing transatlantic trade tensions, and addressing escalating instability in the Middle East. The meeting gathers all 27 heads of state and government from the EU’s member countries and comes directly after a NATO summit where increased defense commitments were agreed upon. Post-NATO …

On Sunday, June 1, Ukraine launched a coordinated aerial operation aimed at crippling Russian long-range aviation capabilities, striking multiple air bases across Russia in one of the war’s most extensive drone campaigns to date. The operation, known as Operation Spider’s Web, was carried out by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) and comes just ahead of ceasefire discussions scheduled in Istanbul for …