Russia
UK announces new round of Russia sanctions targeting financial services, 'shadow fleet'
The sanctions were brought against companies, including those allegedly involved in Russian financial services and entities that facilitate the production and trade of Russian ballistic missiles.
American, Russian officials meet on bringing US investor into Nord Stream gas pipeline to Germany
Denmark says Russia has conducted sabotage attacks against its defense firms
Trump, Putin to discuss suspected plague case as US officials press Russia for answers
Debris found at Western embassy in Kyiv, mayor says
Debris had been found at the premises of one of the Western embassies in the center of Ukraine's capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Wednesday, citing preliminary information.
Czech Republic would be ready to respond if Russia attacks Baltic countries, Czech PM Babis says
Babis, whose government includes a pro-Russian party, has halted Czech contributions to military aid to Ukraine and also opted out of EU and NATO financing and military aid pledges for Kyiv.
Trump considers Russia sanctions relief deal in exchange for prisoner releases - report
Trump is weighing a proposal to lift some Russia sanctions if Moscow releases political prisoners. The plan could expand US ties with Russia but faces opposition from Ukraine and European allies.
Israel faces growing hostility around the world, going beyond its policies - opinion
Israel faces growing global hostility driven by religious, ideological and historical forces that extend far beyond its policies.
Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes near China, killing at least six on board, state media reports
The plane crashed during a training flight in the Amur Region, north of China, Russia's Defense Ministry said.
Europe 'waging war' on Russia through weapons supply to Ukraine, FM Lavrov says
"I have no doubt that this is a war Europe is waging against us," Lavrov told reporters, citing Europe's supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Russia opposes Iran leaving nuclear non-proliferation treaty, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was responding to comments from Iranian officials about Tehran's possible withdrawal from the treaty, which commits Tehran not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons.
Russia, Germany's top diplomats hold first talks since 2022 at UN
Russia's Sergei Lavrov and Germany's Johann Wadephul discussed bilateral relations and the war in Ukraine, the Russian foreign ministry said.
Freed 'Washington Post' reporter Evan Gershkovich recounts FSB plot behind Russia arrest
US reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia in 2023 and now believes he was a victim of an elaborate sting operation by Russia's federal security service.
Israeli teenager killed during Russian drone strike on residential building in Kyiv
The Israeli consulate in Kyiv and the Foreign Ministry are in contact with the teenager's family and assisting in the matter.
