Witkoff calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’ | CNN Politics
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, where he called him a “humanitarian.”
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UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee says
A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.
Inside Russia’s new jet-powered drones | CNN
CNN had rare access to a jet-powered Russian Geran 4 drone, downed over Ukraine. Nick Paton Walsh was shown Western made components inside.
Russia ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
Russia frees 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard, Trump envoy says copy | CNN
Russia has freed American Stephen Hubbard who has been imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said dur…
Witkoff meets with American after Russian prison release | CNN
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with American Stephen Hubbard at a St. Peterburg airport after Russia freed him. Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher, was captured in occupied Ukraine b…
From the dark fleet to Russian diesel, there are no ‘silver bullets’ for bringing down fuel prices | CNN Business
Fuel prices are historically high and voters are taking out their anger on President Donald Trump and Republicans.
US envoy Witkoff lands in Russia for talks with Putin | CNN
US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday, where he will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at advancing proposals to end to the war…
Trump: ‘Hatred’ between Zelensky and Putin is why war won’t end | CNN Politics
President Trump said he wants Ukrainian President Zelensky to make a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump stated he thought the war would be the “easiest” to end, and blamed the “tremen…
The big questions about who’s to blame for Starshield disruptions in Ukraine | CNN Politics
So, who slowed down a crucial satellite communications system used by Ukraine, making the country more vulnerable to Russian attacks in recent days?
Russian drone kills toddler and her mother in Ukrainian park | CNN Politics
WARNING this video contains graphic images. One-year-old Angelina and her mother were killed in a Russian drone strike on a Ukrainian park. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh notes the toll war has take…
Russian satellite makes possibly unprecedented approach of another spacecraft without permission | CNN
A rare move by a Russian-made satellite brought it within just a few miles of a commercial Earth-observation satellite that may be used to provide national security services to countries suc…
US relationship with Ukraine faces deepening strain | CNN
The relationship between Ukraine and the United States is facing increasing strain over intelligence sharing, sanctions, Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy and the path to peace.
US won't renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. does not plan a third renewal of a waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil that is currently at sea.
Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home | CNN
Dual insults — one from the US president and another from a Russian commentator — flung at Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni appear to be uniting at least some of her critics behind her.