Russia
Putin's alleged grandson takes mother's name to avoid 'Zelensky' surname
The dancer shares a surname with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky but is not related to him. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Elbit Systems awarded $260 million contract to supply PULS rocket systems to European NATO member
US floats NATO membership for Ukraine in exchange for Donbas withdrawal, Zelensky says
Antisemitism endures in Putin’s Russia, where tsarist myths and Soviet anti-Zionism meet - analysis
Putin agrees to resume three-way peace talks with Ukraine, US, after meeting with Witkoff
The Kremlin said the new three-way peace talks could take place in Abu Dhabi and would be focused on how to guarantee the security of Ukraine and Russia once the war ends.
Germany's military warns of 'significant' Russian sabotage threat, raising alert level
The reassessment was triggered by the discovery in mid-September of a crashed drone carrying a tin of high explosives near Germany's Wunstorf air base in Lower Saxony.
Russia releases wrongfully detained US citizen Hubbard following Witkoff-Putin meeting
The Michigan native, 74, was detained in Ukraine in 2024. Russia’s judiciary alleged that he was fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine in the war, though his family denied the claims.
US special envoy Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin after Zelensky meeting
Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who will take part in the meeting with Putin, will meet Witkoff at the airport, two sources told Reuters.
Witkoff to present new Ukrainian peace proposal to Putin after meeting with Zelensky - report
Witkoff is set to travel to Russia after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway on Tuesday while Kushner will be joining the meeting virtually, according to the report.
Who is Russian-held US citizen Stephen Hubbard? - explainer
In January 2025, Washington designated Hubbard as wrongfully detained, enabling the US government to pursue negotiations for his release.
Rubio says delay to deliver Ukraine weapons may not be political amid Pentagon ammunition shortage
Also on Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Union must adjust its strategic posture in the Arctic as Russia rebuilds its military footprint there.
Israel's Elbit Systems acquires Canadian underwater drone company amid rising Russian Arctic threat
Elbit Systems' acquisition of Canadian firm ISE strengthens its underwater surveillance, mine countermeasures, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Iran hosts Russia’s FM Lavrov as Moscow seeks benefit from US sanctions relief - analysis
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Tehran this week to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shows Moscow's maneuvering.
Trump open to idea of joint meeting with Xi, Putin next month
US President Donald Trump has sought to warm ties with Russia and China as the two non-Western powers grow closer, a move that could lower global tensions but also raise alarms for US allies.
