Russia’s Security Council deputy chief says the end of New START would leave the world’s largest nuclear powers without limits for the first time since the 1970s, urging global concern over potential risks

With the New START treaty set to expire February 5, Trump has yet to respond to Putin’s offer, raising fears of unrestrained nuclear buildup amid China’s growing arsenal

Russia says it agrees with Donald Trump that Ukraine’s leader is delaying a peace deal, while also pressing Washington to respond to a proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty, which is set to expire within weeks

Greece has advised its shipping companies to review security measures after drones struck two Greek-operated oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Officials urge crews to increase vigilance as war insurance costs rise

'fake news, insults and fabricated information of all kinds from propagandists do not discourage the Ecumenical Patriarchate from continuing its ministry and ecumenical mission'

Russian state firm Roszarubezhneft says its Venezuelan assets belong to the Russian state and will continue operations, countering U.S. assertions of control following Donald Trump’s remarks about Venezuela’s oil reserves

The scandal rocked the CIA, prompting the resignation of then–Director James Woolsey and a subsequent overhaul of the agency under his successor, John Deutch.

Moscow criticizes U.S. oil tanker blockade on Venezuela, calling for dialogue and reaffirming support for Maduro, while China opposes unilateral pressure but offers no direct aid

The Second Cold War broke out suddenly and unannounced between the US and Europe and as it expands to encompass ever more areas, there is little indication where it will go from here

A major blaze tore through a market building in St Petersburg’s Nevsky district, killing one person and triggering explosions as firefighters battled flames spanning roughly 1,500 square meters

Moscow says President Trump’s updated National Security Strategy aligns closely with Russia’s own worldview, praising its stance on NATO, Ukraine and strategic stability while cautioning that parts of Washington may interpret it differently

European citizens increasingly view Russia as the greatest threat, while simultaneously expressing deep skepticism toward U.S. policy

British Defence Secretary warns of risks after Russian spy vessel Yantar used lasers against RAF pilots monitoring it near UK waters

Shoigu had visited Moscow’s Troyekurovskoye Cemetery to pay respects at family graves when the explosive device—capable of being detonated remotely—was detected