Russia Remains Obstacle

Trump administration official says peace talks with Russia were ‘positive’

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Russian officials about continued peace negotiations, and he said the meeting was “positive.” “This morning, I met with President Putin,” Witkoff said ...

The Hill - 4d

At Gridiron Dinner, Jokes About Trump, Musk and Russia Abound

But President Trump wasn’t around to hear any of the barbs thrown at the annual D.C. event.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump, Putin to speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

The U.S. is trying to broker a ceasefire, according to Trump special envoy.

ABC News - 4d

Investors seek to profit from Russia as Trump pursues rapprochement

Hedge funds and brokers eye the country’s corporate bonds and the rouble

Financial Times - 4d

Trump plans Tuesday talks with Putin on Russia-Ukraine war

US president says ‘a lot of work’ has been done over weekend towards ceasefire deal

Financial Times - 3d

Russia behind Ikea arson attack in Lithuania, prosecutors say

Country’s chief prosecutor links Russian intelligence to Vilnius fire and at least one suspect to other sabotage incidents

Financial Times - 3d

Russia behind arson attack on Ikea store in Lithuanian capital, says prosecutor

People suspected of involvement in 2024 Vilnius attack also accused of links to crimes in Poland. Lithuanian prosecutors have blamed the Russian military intelligence service for being behind an ...

The Guardian - 3d

Lithuania says Russia was behind fire at IKEA furniture store

Yahoo News - 3d

Poland and Baltics to quit landmine treaty over Russia fears

Yahoo News - 2d

4 nations bordering Russia to withdraw from land mine treaty

NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia said Tuesday they are abandoning the 1997 Ottawa convention treaty outlawing the use of anti-personnel landmines (APL) amid the ongoing conflict ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine-Russia Cease-Fire: What to Know

The Kremlin said that President Vladimir V. Putin had agreed in a call with President Trump to temporarily stop strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump and Putin stress improving U.S.-Russia relations in phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.

CBS News - 2d

Trump and Putin stress improving U.S.-Russia relations in phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.

CBS News - 2d

Russia launches new attacks on Ukraine after Trump-Putin call

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a high-stakes phone call aimed at ending the war in Ukraine in what could be an initial step towards the White House’s goal of ...

NBC News - 1d

Steve Rosenberg: Putin's conversation with Trump seen as victory in Russia

The Russian leader was able to set his own conditions for peace in a two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.

BBC News - 1d

Totti faces furious criticism over planned visit to Russia

Roma legend and Italy World Cup winner Francesco Totti is facing a firestorm of controversy over an upcoming media event in Russia.The retired forward is scheduled to appear as a guest of honour at ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How Stalker 2's Developers Persevered As Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Began

GSC Game World went through far more harrowing events than most game developers--or people--ever will, during the development of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl . What began as a long-awaited ...

GameSpot - 1d

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks are 'on track' after call with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would hold talks with White House leader Donald Trump, as Moscow and Kyiv reported overnight attacks hours.

CNBC - 1d

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges

Russian and Ukraine say they have each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges of the war

ABC News - 1d

Russia strikes Ukraine hospital hours after Trump speaks with Putin

Hours after Trump said Putin had agreed to halt attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, air raid sirens rang out and a drone hit a hospital in eastern Ukraine.

CBS News - 1d

Russia strikes Ukraine hospital hours after Trump speaks with Putin

Hours after Trump said Putin had agreed to halt attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, air raid sirens rang out and a drone hit a hospital in eastern Ukraine.

CBS News - 1d

Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia

Democratic and Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking whether a database on thousands of children had been deleted.

The New York Times - 1d

Herbert Smith Freehills fined £465,000 over Russia sanctions breaches

UK Treasury says law firm’s Moscow division paid £3.9mn to entities subject to asset freezes

Financial Times - 18h

Trump should not surrender in the information war against Putin’s Russia

Washington is reportedly considering lifting sanctions on the Russian state-owned media outlet RT. That would be a mistake.

The Hill - 17h

Poland eyes 1 million landmines for borders with Belarus, Russia

Yahoo News - 15h

What Pausing Strikes on Energy Sites Would Mean for Ukraine and Russia

An agreement to suspend such attacks will affect a strategy key to both countries’ efforts to weaken the other. It would also be a significant step toward de-escalation.

The New York Times - 15h