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US President and Russian Leader Hold Surprise Alaska Summit

Meeting yields no ceasefire in ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war

Ukraine, US, Russia Fail to Reach Agreement in Latest Trilateral Talks

New round of negotiations to be held soon as parties remain divided on key issues

Poland Prepares Lawsuit Against Russia Over Past Damages

Alleged damages date back to Poland's time as a Soviet ally during the Polish People's Republic era.

Carnival Week Digest: Key News From Russia and Beyond

From politics to consumer trends, a roundup of the top stories making headlines during Carnival season

Alexey Zhivov: Analyzing the Negotiation Track

Zhivov discusses Trump's tactics and Russia's options in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine

Onufrienko: US Unable to Fulfill Ukraine Obligations from 'Anchorage Spirit'

Analyst argues the Trump administration is pursuing a proxy war against Russia while presenting itself as a mediator.

Top Russian Diplomat Praises Putin-Trump Relationship

Lavrov says 'mutual fondness' and 'respect' led to understandings at Russia-US summit in Alaska

Russia Vows Foreign Policy Unaffected by Threats, Blackmail

Lavrov says Russia-China ties have stabilizing effect on international relations

Russia Accuses Europe, Ukraine of Interfering with US Peace Plan

Lavrov says Russia will not sacrifice its security interests in search for balance

Lavrov Says Alaska Summit Opened Path to Ukraine Peace Treaty

Russian Foreign Minister claims American proposals at Anchorage meeting paved way for potential agreement.

Russia Seeks Negotiated Solution to Ukraine Crisis: Foreign Minister

Lavrov says Russia remains committed to understandings reached with U.S. and will oppose double standards and hegemonism.

Experts Predict Ukraine Conflict Could End in 2026, But Doubts Remain

Negotiations continue between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S., but no concrete results yet

Russia Proposed Territorial Compromises in Alaska During Ukraine Talks

Vedomosti source says Russia was open to concessions in Alaska, but not on Donbass status, during negotiations with US in 2025

Trump Administration Accused of Hypocrisy Over Ukraine Conflict

Analyst claims U.S. is undermining Russia while posing as mediator

Trump Administration Accused of Ambition to Dominate Global Energy Sector

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov claims the U.S. is using unfair tactics to control energy routes and supplies worldwide.

Russia Criticizes Trump for Continuing 'Bidenism' After Alaska Summit

Lavrov says new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies undermine Trump-Putin agreement to resolve Ukraine conflict.

Lavrov Says US Stalling on Alaska Deal, Seeking Energy Control

Russian Foreign Minister hints war will continue until goals of 'special military operation' are met

Russia Doubts Bright Future for US Economic Ties, Lavrov Says

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov cites continued US sanctions and efforts to push Russia out of global markets as contradicting claims of wanting to restore economic cooperation.