Russia/Ukraine War
Witkoff en route to St. Petersburg, Rubio says — Reuters
No further details were provided
Media from unfriendly countries to attend Putin’s annual press conference — Kremlin
This year, the president’s annual year-end press conference will once again be combined with the Direct Line call-in show
US national debt grows by nearly $400 billion in two months
US sovereign debt currently stands at nearly $40.4 trillion
Iraq closes border crossings with Iran over attacks on Saudi Arabia — portal
The Iraqi authorities believe that the Islamic Republic was not only involved in the strike on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline but also imported components for drone assembl…
Battlegroup Dnepr downs six Ukrainian drones while protecting repeater in Zaporozhye axis
A serviceman from the 42nd Motor Rifle Division with the call sign Tridtsaty specified that communications specialists shot down three drones and assault troops shot down the othe…
Stubb prevents Zelensky from answering reporters’ questions at meeting in Oslo
The Finnish President was ostensibly seeking to "protect" Vladimir Zelensky from media attention
France deploying counterterrorism troops to quell riots
Paris is preparing a “massive” security crackdown after nationwide unrest left hundreds of businesses looted and buildings set on fire Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump wants Zelensky to want a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine — Dmitriev
Thus Kirill Dmitriev commented on a statement by the US president, who noted that Ukraine and Vladimir Zelensky need to seek a settlement to the conflict
Russian forces cut off key Ukrainian route after liberating Timoshevka — military expert
Andrey Marochko added that further advances by Russian forces in the area will cut off supplies to the enemy’s Orekhov grouping
Russian MFA spokeswoman likens EU plans for anti-Russian sanctions to cactus-eating mice
Earlier, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the European Commission wanted to include new restrictions on Russian oil in the 22nd sanctions package, despite Europe’s energy …
Russia wants to extend visa-free regime with China indefinitely — deputy foreign minister
Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui previously reported that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Russia rose by nearly 50% in the first quarter of 2026
Russian prime minister to meet with Chinese counterpart in St. Petersburg
Following the meeting, the premiers are expected to sign a joint communiqué and other documents
Germany’s most popular party targeted by unknown hackers
The massive data leak comes as Berlin’s political establishment intensifies efforts to legally ban the Alternative for Germany Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump appears serious about economic normalization with Russia, US expert says
David Pyne also believes there are clear grounds to say that the peace process on Ukraine is gaining momentum
Trump might respond to Zelensky’s stance with campaign of maximum pressure — expert
According to David Pyne, Vladimir Zelensky is effectively burning bridges not only with Donald Trump but also with the faction of the ruling US Republican Party that has little en…
Ukraine war briefing: US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin after ‘constructive’ talks with Zelenskyy in Norway
Talks in Oslo made ‘meaningful progress’ toward engaging Russia, a US official said. What we know on day 1,701US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin on …
EC wants to restrict Russian oil in 22nd sanctions package despite energy crisis
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas did not specify when Brussels expects to adopt the package, which requires unanimous approval of the measures by EU member states
Kallas lashes out at US over Ukraine peace efforts
The US is pressuring Ukraine to accept peace terms favorable to Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
Did Trump know Musk was about to restrict Ukraine’s military Starlink service? WSJ reports they discussed the decision afterward. Some sources say they also spoke beforehand.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Starshield, the military version of the Starlink satellite communications system, sources told The Wall Street Jo…
Witkoff plans to present proposal for trilateral talks in Russia — Axios journalist
According to Steve Witkoff, the United States, Ukraine and Europe currently have "strong alignment at the working level" on further steps, as well as "a shared commitment to findi…
Fulfillment of previous US commitments would allow Strait of Hormuz to reopen — Iran’s MFA
Abbas Araghch added that the “seven-day initiative” put forward by Tehran was “aimed at keeping the diplomatic path open, provided that previously reached agreements are honored
Trump says he has never discussed Vance’s potential 2028 presidential bid with him
The US leader noted that JD Vance is "a very talented person"
The liberal order is facing its own 1968
Europe’s widening divide between elites and voters is testing the liberal order shaped by the upheavals of 1968 Read Full Article at RT.com
Security guarantees for Ukraine discussed by US, Ukraine, Europe in Oslo — agency
According to the news agency, Ukraine put forward new ideas and proposals to the talks in Norway