Russia Invites Trump for Follow-Up Summit Amid Ukraine Talks
Russia invites Trump for a follow-up meeting after the Alaska summit, while reports hint at a potential Putin-Zelenskyy summit in Moscow.
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Shared Skies: Putin Honors WWII Soviet Pilots in Alaska
After a summit with President Trump, Putin laid flowers at the graves of WWII Soviet pilots in Alaska, highlighting a shared US-Russia wartime legacy and calling for renewed cooperation.
Putin and DPRK’s Kim Jong Un Talk Russia-US Summit in Phone Call
President Putin and DPRK’s Kim Jong Un held a phone call to discuss the upcoming Russia-US summit, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties.
EU Leaders Back Ukraine’s Right to Shape Its Future
EU leaders stress Ukraine’s freedom to decide its future ahead of U.S.-Russia summit, as Kyiv makes gains in Sumy region.
Powerful Quakes Off Kamchatka Spark Tsunami Alert
Powerful quakes shook Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuations as officials urged residents to seek higher ground and monitor updates.
Lavrov in Wonsan: Russia, DPRK Forge ‘Invincible Brotherhood’
In Wonsan, Russian FM Sergei Lavrov and DPRK leader Kim Jong Un hailed their ‘invincible brotherhood,’ advancing strategic dialogue and cultural cooperation.
Russia Officially Recognizes Afghan Interim Government
Russia has officially recognized the Taliban-led interim government, marking a historic step toward strengthened ties and cooperation with Afghanistan.
Russia Backs Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Program
Russia pledges to support Iran’s right to develop peaceful nuclear energy and offers ideas to ease the Iran-Israel conflict.
DPRK to Send 6,000 Military Builders, Sappers to Russia’s Kursk Region
The DPRK will dispatch 5,000 builders, two brigades and 1,000 deminers to help restore Russia’s western Kursk region in an agreement with Russia’s Security Council head.
Istanbul Talks Yield Humanitarian Progress in Ukraine-Russia Dialogue
Istanbul talks between Ukraine and Russia conclude with humanitarian progress: prisoner swaps, body returns and ceasefire proposals ahead of the next June round.