Russia

The Russian ruble on Thursday closed at its highest level in several months.

Russia had been a member of the G7, then known as the G8 until Moscow was excluded following its annexation of Crimea in 2014.

"We'll see if he breaks his teeth or not. It's an amazing thing," Yevgeny Popov, Russian state TV host and propagandist, said.

Hegseth's assertion that NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic fueled debate over the West's long-term commitment to Kyiv.

The Russian navy will establish a base on the Red Sea after discussions with Sudan, replacing its previous base in Syria.

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, has professional links to the Russian president.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Russia's next military plans and how their relations with North Korea are expanding.

A number of Americans are currently being held in prisons across the Russian Federation.

Tucker Carlson recently said Ukraine is selling "up to half" of the weapons it receives from the U.S., with some allegedly reaching Mexican cartels.

A U.S. official told reporters Wednesday that one individual is an American citizen who wishes to remain anonymous.

The tech billionaire has called for an "overhaul" of NATO, joining other U.S. officials who have criticized the military alliance.

The Kremlin said the call lasted around 90 minutes and covered a range of global issues, including the Ukraine war.

Ukraine's president has discussed the idea of possibly swapping territories with Russia in future peace negotiations with President Donald Trump.

The Kremlin hasn't publicly admitted that North Korean boots are on the ground in Russia.

American Marc Fogel was handed back to the U.S. in exchange for a Russian citizen.

Russia's military budget was the equivalent of 6.7 percent of GDP.

Russian military bloggers have said they faced a clampdown after reporting Ukrainian advances.

The teacher was convicted of 'large-scale drug smuggling' and sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2022.

Russia could be willing to use force against European NATO countries if it perceives NATO as weakened or divided, Denmark's defense intelligence agency said.

The report comes amid warnings from the German navy that the alliance is being "tested" by foreign adversaries.

Rumors swirled on Wednesday as Moscow declined to reveal the identity of the person exchanged by US until they arrive in Russia in the coming days.

The Russian and Chinese militaries have frequently sent aircraft and ships on patrols and drills near Japan.

The new administration has already secured the release of several Americans.

"Talking directly to our adversaries from a position of strength" is a way Trump can ensure peace, according to a former official.

It is unclear if American and Russian crews have interacted with each other at an air show where the two state-of-the-art fighter aircraft have been showcased.

Poland said a Russian aircraft flying from Kaliningrad crossed over into the NATO member's territory, with Russia blaming a technical fault for the incident.

Adam Boehler, Trump's hostage envoy, told CNN's Kaitlan Collins that the identity of the American is a "surprise."

The president said the U.S. did not give "much" to Russia to get Fogel back.

Fogel was released from a Russian prison this week, after being detained since 2021 on drug charges.

Fogel began serving a 14-year sentence in June 2022, but the Biden admin only designated him as wrongfully detained in late 2024.