Moscow says it is increasing maritime security measures and developing alternative cargo routes after escalating drone attacks on vessels and export infrastructure in the Azov-Black Sea basin.

Authorities have released the identity and photograph of a 43-year-old man wanted in connection with the January 2024 killing of Vangelis Zampounis in Athens, urging the public to come forward with information.

EU ambassadors reached a political deal on new measures targeting Russia, including changes to the oil price cap and an exemption for Russian LNG transfers to third countries, diplomats said.

Russia says it remains in contact with Turkey after reports Ankara could transfer its S-400 air defense system to a Gulf state, a move that could revive its path back into the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program

A Turkish media report says Ankara could announce the transfer of its Russian S-400 air defense system to a third country, a move that, if confirmed, could reshape negotiations over Turkey's return to the U.S. F-35 program.

IOC temporarily lifts the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, opening the door to Russia's potential return for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Europe thought Ankara would counter Moscow. Ankara became Moscow’s life support.

A mystery bettor put roughly $400,000 on Polymarket that Putin won't finish 2026 as president

Citing an unpredictable security environment, Finland's government has repealed a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons on its soil, though it says it has no current plans to host any

Putin says “We are ready for an agreement, provided there are mutual compromises with Ukraine”

Romania said a drone struck a residential building during a Russian attack on nearby Ukraine, marking the first time the war has caused injuries in a densely populated area on Romanian territory

The $16.5 billion project, backed by Russian export financing, marks a major step in Kazakhstan’s long-debated shift toward nuclear energy as the country seeks to strengthen its power supply.

Moscow says energy and trade agreements could be suspended if Yerevan continues its accession process, deepening tensions as Armenia strengthens ties with Western partners

The agreement will strengthen military, cybersecurity and border cooperation as both countries seek to address growing security challenges and deepen European defense partnerships

Reaffirming Athens’ position on maritime security, the Greek minister said Greece places particular importance on safeguarding freedom of navigation and secure sea lanes.

Lithuanian regulators say expanded infrastructure in Kaliningrad enables GPS signal falsification up to 450 kilometres away, affecting navigation systems across several European countries.

: Washington granted a second 30-day sanctions exemption for Russian seaborne oil, citing the need to support energy-vulnerable nations affected by disrupted Gulf supplies and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz

The Russian president’s 25th visit to China comes days after Donald Trump’s high-profile trip, as Beijing seeks to reinforce its image as a reliable global partner while expanding strategic cooperation with Moscow

A Russian cargo vessel that reportedly carried submarine nuclear reactors bound for North Korea sank under mysterious circumstances off the Spanish coast

Moscow says Armenia is moving into the European Union’s “anti-Russian orbit” as tensions deepen between the longtime allies following disputes over security and regional influence