Trump to call Putin, seek quick deal to end Russia-Ukraine war, says Volker

Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 6, after months of repeatedly claiming he could end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in a day. To do that, he will have to do what he claims he does best — negotiate a deal. Ambassador Kurt …

Commentary: Could Trump ‘settle’ Russia and Ukraine war before even taking office?

Ukraine, by contrast, would likely mobilise whatever resources it has left to try to hold on to territory inside Russia as a bargaining chip in future negotiations and push back, or at least hold, the current front lines. Regardless the outcome of either …

Russia orders arrest of journalist in first felony prosecution of an ‘undesirable’ media outlet’s editor-in-chief

A Moscow court has issued an arrest warrant in absentia for Novaya Gazeta Europe editor-in-chief Kirill Martynov on felony charges of leading the activities of an “undesirable organization” (in this case, his own newsroom and his work at the educational …

Russia launches Iranian satellites into orbit ahead of partnership summit between Moscow, Tehran

A Russian rocket launched a pair of Iranian satellites on Tuesday, reflecting growing cooperation between Moscow and Tehran ahead of a looming partnership summit. The Soyuz rocket took off from the Vostochny launchpad in far eastern Russia, deploying …

Germany, China and Russia react to Trump's victory

Will a Second Trump Presidency Reshape U.S.-Russia Ties? Experts Weigh In

Donald Trump’s sweeping presidential election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris was welcomed by Russian officials on Wednesday, with many expressing cautious hope for better relations with Washington under the new leadership.  Unlike incumbent Joe …

Russia’s Central Bank Signals ‘Very Likely’ December Rate Hike

Russia’s Central Bank signaled a high likelihood of raising its key interest rate next month as the country’s rumbling war economy continues to drive inflation far above target levels, according to a new summary of policymakers’ meeting in October. Late …

Russia Sees Surge in Schengen Zone Visa Demand Despite Travel Obstacles

Russians have applied for more visas to Europe’s visa-free Schengen area so far this year than in 2023, despite bureaucratic and geopolitical hurdles, the business newspaper Kommersant reported Wednesday, citing travel industry data. Demand for business …

Russia Reacts to Trump's Election Win: 'We Have No Illusions'

In the first official reaction to former President Donald Trump's election victory, Russia has declared the political shift a reflection of U.S. voters' disillusionment with Democratic policies and said Moscow would uphold its position on the war …

What we know about Trump's plans for ending Russia’s war against Ukraine

In his speech declaring victory in the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 6, Donald Trump made no mention of Ukraine yet alluded to just how consequential his second term in office will likely be for the country ravaged by Russia’s invasion. "We had …