Syria 3 days ago Putin ‘promises’ to ask Assad for help in finding Austin Tice following letter from mother Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to ask former Syrian President Assad for help in obtaining information on American journalist Austin Tice after he was taken prisoner 12 years ago.
Vladimir Putin 3 days ago Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to make a compromise regarding ending the war in Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
National Security 3 days ago US slaps sanctions on companies tied to Nord Stream 2 in bid to squeeze Russia The State Department re-imposed financial penalties against Russian entities involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2, including its project operator and a Russian insurance provider.
Year in Review December 15 Major international figures who died in 2024 Numerous key international figures died in 2024, ranging from Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas.
Russia December 13 Russia batters Ukraine power grid amid rising concern Putin could order ballistic missile attack this weekend Ukraine's energy infrastructure was again pummeled in a "massive blow" by Russian missiles and drones on Friday, just days after the U.S. warned Russia might be planning another Oreshnik missile strike.
Media December 13 Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich reveals shadowy Kremlin figure behind imprisonment in Russia Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich had his first byline since his release from Russia, writing about the shadowy Kremlin agency behind his arrest.
Trump Transition December 12 Don't expect any US-Russia rapprochement on Trump’s Watch President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with Russia is not likely to produce a sea-change when it comes to our dealings with the Kremlin. If anything it could even get worse.
Syria December 8 Assad arrives in Moscow, is granted asylum by Russia Syrian dictator Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow and was granted asylum by the Russian government, a longtime ally of the Syrian leader in the nearly 14-year-long civil war.
Syria December 8 Syrian dictator Bashar Assad flees into exile as Islamist rebels conquer country A lightning Syrian Islamist offensive over just days contributed to the demise of the over 50-year reign of the Assad Baathist regime in Damascus.
Russia December 5 Kosovo accuses Serbia of 'terrorist attack' resembling Russian actions in Ukraine Kosovo accused Serbia of carrying out a terrorist attack on a water pipeline in the Serb majority north of Kosovo. Serbia denies the accusations, but the recent bloodshed highlights that peace in the Balkans is far from certain.
