Vladimir Putin

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to withdraw far more than the 5,000 U.S. troops he ordered removed from Germany a day earlier, escalating tensions with NATO allies as a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to push global energy prices higher. “We are going to...

The U.S. war with Iran has led to a rise in oil prices, which was expected to provide a financial windfall for Russia. However, continuous Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s major export hubs have put a damper on these expectations. When last checked, Brent crude oil was trading 2.89% higher...

President Donald Trump stated he has declined Iran’s offer to negotiate a ceasefire, citing unsatisfactory terms. He also hinted at the possibility of more strikes on Iran. Trump Rejects Iran’s Peace Offer In a recent telephone interview with NBC News, Trump said that Iran had...

On Friday, President Donald Trump said he believes Vladimir Putin may be assisting Iran "a bit" amid the escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel, as reports suggest Russia could be sharing intelligence on American military positions. In an interview with Fox News, Trump acknowledged the...

World leaders across the region and beyond have quickly sent congratulations and messages of support following Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's Supreme Leader. World Leaders Congratulate Iran's New Leader On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei, writing...

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that Russia may enjoy a short-term windfall from surging oil prices during the Iran war, but argued that a deeper blow to Tehran would ultimately hurt President Vladimir Putin's broader ambitions. Pompeo Says Russia's Gain Won't Last On X, Pompeo...

Ukraine's government says Russia indicated during recent talks in Geneva that it could accept U.S.-backed security guarantees as part of a potential post-war settlement, though major differences remain unresolved. Russia Open To US Security Plan, Officials Say On Saturday, Kyrylo Budanov, chief of...

Investigative journalist Dave Troy suggested that the current Venezuelan strikes and President Nicolas Maduro‘s capture have strings attached to a foreign policy initiated during the first Trump administration. Troy Links Venezuela Strikes to 2019 Russia Plan In a post on X on Saturday, Troy...

Russian chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov criticized U.S. leadership after President Donald Trump met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump–Zelenskyy Meeting Sparks Criticism On Sunday, Kasparov shared a post on X highlighting the presence of Trump allies, Steve Witkoff, Stephen Miller...

Russian official Kirill Dmitriev has suggested that the US sanctions against five European officials are part of a broader anti-Russian agenda. Dmitriev Flags Sanction Pattern Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said that he believed a pattern existed among five European...

Two NATO-nation intelligence services have reportedly raised suspicions about Russia’s potential development of an anti-satellite weapon, which is allegedly designed to disrupt Elon Musk‘s Starlink constellation, a move that could impact Western space dominance. Russian Pellet Weapon...

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff revealed that the talks in Miami, Florida, which spanned three days over the weekend, were aimed at aligning positions to bring an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Miami Talks Seek Ukraine Peace Alignment Witkoff, on X on Sunday, described the...

Real estate magnate Steve Witkoff is now a key player in U.S.-Russia relations. This unconventional appointment by President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows among traditional diplomatic circles and allies alike. What Happened: Witkoff, who lacked previous diplomatic experience, has emerged as a...

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard disputed U.S. intelligence assessments regarding Russia’s Ukraine objectives, creating friction as peace negotiations advance. Intelligence Assessment Contradiction On Saturday, Gabbard posted on X that, according to U.S. intelligence, Russia...

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the European Union‘s (EU)’s €90 billion ($105.41 billion) loan to Ukraine, stating that 24 member states jointly granted a war loan to a country outside the bloc for the first time. Orbán argued that repayment tied to military victory...