Russia
Russia or the US? Post-Assad Syria tries to keep both powers in play - analysis
As Russian ships resupply Moscow’s remaining military presence and US companies arrive seeking investment opportunities, Damascus is trying to build ties with Washington without abandoning Moscow.
AI, Middle East escalation, Ukraine-Russia war on agenda for upcoming UN General Assembly
Putin prepares to escalate Ukraine war with draft surge, attacks targeting NATO - report
Putin accuses Ukraine of interfering in Russian parliamentary election
Trump signs new law expanding Russia sanctions, extending Iran sanctions
According to the White House, the new law authorizes and expands economic measures against Moscow, including statutory sanctions and tariff authorities, while extending existing restrictions on Iran.
Moscow summons British envoy over weapons supplies to Ukraine
Also on Friday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Poland has joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine and other allies.
Russians vote in election that Putin sees as barometer of public support for his war in Ukraine
The vote comes amid signs of war fatigue, economic pressure and speculation about a possible new mobilization.
US House approves Russia sanctions bill allowing Trump tariffs of up to 100% on Kremlin partners
Notably, the Kremlin said that if Trump signed the sanctions into law, it would make it harder to reach a peace deal in Ukraine.
Zelensky says Russia twice targeted his plane over Moldova in what he calls an intimidation attempt
"In Moldova, my presidential jet was there, and that's why they attacked Moldova," Zelenskyy said. "When we went back home, again through Chisinau, they did the same."
Russia and Ukraine exchange bodies of 275 war dead at Belarusian border
Moscow handed over 252 corpses and received 23 bodies in the swap.
India’s BRICS balancing act is keeping the bloc from becoming an anti-Western alliance - opinion
A stronger BRICS may challenge parts of the existing international order, but the New Delhi summit does not show the emergence of a unified alternative bloc.
Kremlin insider Uman Kremlev helped pay for Trump Jr.'s wedding, couple confirms
ProPublica reported that Kremlev paid for the Trumps to rent out one of the two private islands used for the event, as well as events such as a fireworks display.
Iran's targeting of US bases may have used Russian spy satellite imagery - report
Saudi expert Dr. Nawaf Obaid told CNN that Russia's capabilities used by the Iranians are the reason for the state of the US-Iran conflict as it stands today.
Belarus frees 25 more prisoners in return for easing of US sanctions
Coale told Reuters on Wednesday he expects to visit the country again around one month from now, hoping to secure the release of hundreds more prisoners.
