Russia/Ukraine War
IN BRIEF: Kremlin spokesman comments on Putin-Witkoff meeting, trilateral talks on Ukraine
Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not send any documents containing proposals for a settlement in Ukraine through US special envoy Steve Witkoff
Kiev expects difficulties in EU accession talks in 2027 due to elections in Europe
Ukraine is looking to a European Council meeting in mid-December "as an ideal date" to make that decision, Deputy Prime Minister for EU Integration Vsevolod Chentsov said
Ukraine becomes global leader in black-market transplantology — envoy to OSCE
Potential and confirmed victims of human trafficking from Ukraine have been identified across Europe, Dmitry Polyansky stressed
Normalization of Russia-West ties requires lifting of all sanctions — senior diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stressed that it is impossible to develop relations if we are navigating a minefield
Russia-Europe energy cooperation will always continue — Novatek CEO
Leonid Mikhelson pointed out that global energy agencies’ forecasts for gas demand growth could only be revised upward due to rising energy consumption by data centers
Abu Dhabi currently considered as venue for Russia-US-Ukraine meeting — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov refrained from commenting on whether Russia’s negotiating team was preparing any written documents or proposals
As the Kremlin Seizes Control of European Companies, U.S. Rivals Remain Largely Spared
Russia has seized the local assets of just three American firms since Trump began his second term in office, compared to those of more than a dozen European companies.
Diesel deal may be clinched with Europe, Dmitriev says
Energy cooperation between Russia and the United States will evolve and European countries will join it over time, the Russian Presidential Special Envoy for Investment and Econom…
Russian troops liberate Mirovka community in Zaporozhye Region over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,245 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
One or two Russia-US joint projects could be launched by year-end — AmCham chief
Robert Agee stressed that these projects would not require the lifting of temporary or permanent sanctions
International situation continues to deteriorate, says Russian defense minister
Andrey Belousov added that it is also becoming increasingly unpredictable
Russia set to hold inaugural international laser tag sports competitions next year
Earlier, laser tag competitions has been recognized and registered as an official sport in Russia
Russia’s Belousov urges timely response to NATO’s military buildup near Russia, Belarus
According to the Russian defense minister, the two countries’ militaries regularly hold "combat coordination between formations and military units deployed to the regional group o…
Russia-Belarus military cooperation plan for 2026 features more than 160 activities
Belarusian Defense Minister Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin emphasized that all troop training today is organized with the modern nature of armed conflict in mind
EU still reeling from negative impact of sanctions against Russia — diplomat
Dmitry Polyansky noted that European taxpayers are ultimately footing the bill for a sanctions campaign that primarily hurts the European Union itself
Trilateral summit on Ukraine, Russia’s unlikely isolation: MFA briefing
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that Russia kept the settlement in Ukraine high on the agenda in its relations with the United States
Moscow Court Upholds Detention of Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Despite Serious Injury
Kynev’s defense team has warned that he faces permanent disability without proper medical care and crutches while in detention.
EU’s attempts to preserve criminal regime in Kiev to fail — Russian diplomat
Dmitry Polyansky stressed that Europe is well aware of the conditions under which Moscow is ready to negotiate
Russia patents new portable multiple rocket launcher
The lightweight portable multiple rocket launcher is used to fire with reduced rollover effects and shorter intervals between launches
Montenegro plans to join EU in 2028, Russian ambassador tells TASS
Alexander Lukashik emphasized that Podgorica’s full support for the EU’s anti-Russian restrictions was another reflection of this approach
US moving troops closer to Iran in anticipation of new confrontation — news portal
According to an unnamed US official, Donald Trump called off operations against Iran and Yemen’s Ansar Allah rebel movement, the Houthis, on seven occasions, "at the last minute"
Joint board meeting adopts decisions to ensure security of Russia and Belarus — Belousov
The Russian defense minister noted that joint operational and combat training of the troops remained a priority area of cooperation between the defense ministries of the two count…
Combat capabilities of Russia-Belarus regional military group being enhanced — minister
"Nuclear deterrence within the Union State is also being developed to maintain strategic parity and deter potential aggression," Viktor Khrenin said
Donald Trump has sold out Ukraine. He makes Chamberlain look like a man of iron principle | Simon Tisdall
Europe’s leaders can no longer trust a word that comes out of Washington. No more slaps on the wrist – we need concrete steps to punish TrumpHistorical comparisons are always inex…