Russia
Rubio says US does not dispute Navalny poisoning assessment by Europeans
The Russian government, has repeatedly denied any responsibility for Navalny's death while he was held in an Arctic penal colony and dismissed the latest allegations as "a Western propaganda hoax."
Kallas: Member states not prepared to give Ukraine concrete accession date
Epstein pushed for Trump ‘war council’ during Russia probe, stayed in touch with Tom Barrack
China expanding its secret nuclear-linked sites, satellite images show - NYT
US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday
A US delegation, including envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will meet with the Iranians on Tuesday morning.
European governments say Alexei Navalny died after dart frog toxin poisoning in Russian prison
Five European governments say tests confirmed Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal dart frog toxin while held in a Russian Arctic prison, accusing Moscow of breaching chemical weapons bans.
Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties
Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland has been charged with gross corruption following an investigation into his alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the New York Times.
'I regret meeting him': Former PM Ehud Barak responds to Epstein Files recording in N12 interview
Barak had told Epstein that Israel could “easily absorb another million” immigrants from Russian-speaking countries, and that many would apply and adapt under “social pressure."
Nearly 300,000 people left without electricity, water supply in Odesa, Ukraine after Russian attack
Nearly 200 buildings in the city were left without heating, and 10,000 consumers in the southeastern city of Dnipro were also left without heating.
Araghchi slams US-Israeli Miriam Adelson, accusing her of dual loyalties in antisemitic trope
Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi criticizes Miriam Adelson's claims, calls for diplomacy in US-Iran talks, and warns of military retaliation if negotiations fail.
WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block service to push state app
Russia began limiting calls on messaging platforms last year, accusing them of refusing to share information with law enforcement.
Russia proposes running hospital in Gaza Strip as Phase II of peace deal raises Israeli concern
Speaking in an interview reported by RIA Novosti, a state-affiliated Russian news agency, Viktorov said the concept was first raised about two years ago and is now being revisited.
Russian-Israeli journalist removed from Netanyahu's US flight amid 'security concerns'
Security officials decided to revoke Nick Kolyohin's inclusion in the prime minister's flight to Washington due to security concerns "that cannot be detailed at this moment," the PMO said.
Estonia says Russia planning military buildup to shift power in Europe
As Russia’s defense budget grows, Estonia's foreign intelligence service urges Europe to rebuild its forces.
