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Alaska Summit: Trump and Putin call for deeper economic ties despite 25% US tariff on India over Russian oil imports

August 16, 2025 7:39 pm

Data from the US International Trade Commission (ITC) shows bilateral goods trade between Russia and US surged by 38 per cent year-on-year to $2.5 billion between February and June 2025, after Trump took office on January 20.

Russia's Lavrov claims Moscow ready to strike new Black Sea deal if US 'orders' Zelenskyy to respect it

March 25, 2025 7:36 pm

A pause of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine to maintain a peaceful Black Sea region could act as a stepping stone for a broad ceasefire.

White House seeks plan for possible Russia sanctions relief: Report

March 04, 2025 2:16 am

The sanctions offices are now drawing up a proposal for lifting sanctions on select entities and individuals, including some Russian oligarchs, according to the sources.

As US-Russia talk of 'ending' Ukraine war, Zelenskyy says 'no talks' without Kyiv, postpones Saudi visit

February 19, 2025 5:07 am

"Talks are taking place between representatives of Russia and the United States of America. About Ukraine—about Ukraine again—and without Ukraine," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv

February 17, 2025 8:34 pm

The talks, scheduled for Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, mark another consequential step by the Trump administration to reverse US policy on isolating Russia.

Trump administration disbands task force targeting Russian oligarchs

February 07, 2025 1:52 am

Launched under Biden, the effort targets Putin's wealthy allies and sanctions violators.

Russia tells citizens not to travel to United States

December 13, 2024 1:56 am

Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also urged Russians to avoid travelling to Canada and European Union member states, labelling them as US “satellites”.

‘Feat of diplomacy’ to 'enemies should stay abroad': Here is how world reacted to US-Russia prisoner swap

August 02, 2024 3:07 am

Moscow released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan as part of a multinational agreement that freed around two dozen individuals.

Russia convicts US reporter of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivated

July 19, 2024 10:21 pm

Gershkovich, a 32-year-old American who denied any wrongdoing and said the allegations against him were false, went on trial last month in the city of Yekaterinburg.

President Biden says 'no good reason' to talk to Putin right now

July 12, 2024 9:50 am

The 81-year-old president made these remarks on Thursday at a highly-anticipated solo press conference at the end of the NATO Summit in Washington.

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