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Russia
What to Expect From Putin’s Two-Day Visit to China
The visit comes right after Trump’s summit with Xi, as Moscow looks to secure Beijing’s backing amid mounting economic strain.
May 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
US Senators Say Trump’s Russian Oil Sanctions Relief Is ‘Gift to Putin’
Senators Shaheen and Warren warn the extended waiver could boost Kremlin oil revenues as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine.
May 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes Cut Russian Oil Refining by 10%; Wells Forced to Shut Down, Zelensky Says
Zelensky Says Putin Is Leading Russia Toward Bankruptcy as Some Regions Face Financial Collapse.
May 19, 2026
Ukraine
Kremlin Complains About Ukrainian Drone Strikes While Ignoring Largest Attack on Moscow Since Start of War
Kremlin accuses Ukraine of carrying out drone strikes on “civilian targets” in Russia while omitting recent large-scale Ukrainian attacks around Moscow.
May 18, 2026
Russia
US Extends Sanctions Waiver for Russian Seaborne Oil
The US Treasury extended a sanctions waiver allowing temporary access to Russian seaborne oil.
May 18, 2026
Ukraine
Merkel Urges EU-Russia Talks on Ukraine, But Rejects Mediator Role
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized Europe for failing to engage in talks with Russia regarding Ukraine.
May 18, 2026
Putin
Putin Bringing Russia’s Economic Elite to High-Stakes China Visit
Vladimir Putin’s delegation to China will include some of Russia’s most powerful business and state finance figures, according to Kremlin officials.
May 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
Belarus Launches Nuclear Weapons Exercise With Russian Participation
Belarus said it has begun a military exercise involving units responsible for the combat use of nuclear weapons and nuclear support operations in coordination with Russia.
May 18, 2026
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
June 6, 2026
