Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will hold a phone call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss reviving the Black Sea grain initiative and advancing peace efforts in Ukraine, signaling Turkey’s continued diplomatic mediation role

Washington has warned it may limit intelligence and weapons supplies unless Kyiv agrees to a U.S.-brokered peace framework by next week, sources say, marking the toughest pressure yet on Ukraine since the war began

Washington’s move against Rosneft and Lukoil marks a sharp turn in U.S. policy toward Moscow, pushing to cut Russia’s war revenues and signaling renewed transatlantic unity

Moscow launches intercontinental missiles as U.S. postpones planned summit, while fighting in Ukraine intensifies and European defence stocks rise

Preparations stalled after Moscow rejected an immediate ceasefire and reaffirmed demands for full control of Donbas; U.S. and European officials say summit unlikely unless Russia yields, while Hungary remains proposed venue amid airspace concerns

In a tense White House meeting, Trump urged Ukraine’s leader to make territorial concessions to Moscow and declined to provide long-range missiles, sources told Reuters

The European Commission supports a planned Budapest meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, emphasizing its potential to advance a fair and lasting resolution to the conflict in Ukraine

Hundreds of young Russians gathered in St. Petersburg, singing banned anti-war songs and calling for the removal of President Vladimir Putin. Authorities arrested organizers, highlighting the high personal risk of public dissent in the country

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit marks his first trip to Russia since overthrowing Bashar al-Assad last year, with talks expected to focus on military bases and regional cooperation, as reported by Syrian State News Agency

Kremlin praises the Israel-Hamas ceasefire under Trump’s plan but emphasizes that implementation will determine its success

The Russian and Israeli leaders discussed developments in the Middle East, including Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Gaza war and ongoing concerns over Iran and Syria

Moscow rejects claims its jets entered Estonia’s airspace, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vows to shoot down any unauthorized objects violating Poland’s skies, highlighting NATO’s rising concerns over Russian incursions

"I do think Putin’s position has suffered. This is very much his war – there was no public clamour for it – and especially once the soldiers start coming home and the bloody truth about it becomes better known, there will be a backlash"

The Russian president said foreign forces deployed to Ukraine during or after the war would be “legitimate targets,” underscoring divisions over future security guarantees

Leaders meet in Paris to finalize security guarantees for Ukraine, prompting sharp warnings from Russia, while the U.S. monitors developments and seeks ways to mediate a peace solution

A viral video from Beijing shows Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin talking about biotechnology, organ transplants, and even the possibility of living to 150 years. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un was also present

The potential rise of SCO-linked financing for infrastructure and energy projects could indirectly affect the region’s balance of power, shaping the options available to smaller states caught between Western institutions and Chinese-backed alternatives

The U.S. president warned of heavy sanctions or tariffs if there is no progress toward peace, while expressing frustration over Moscow’s recent actions