Russian, US diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington
Russian and US diplomats discuss normalizing embassy operations at Istanbul talks
Russian and U.S. diplomats are holding talks in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies after rounds of diplomats’ expulsions in the past years
Russian and U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
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Trump-Putin summit preparations are underway, Russia says as Washington ends isolation of Moscow
In Trump’s Washington, a Moscow-Like Chill Takes Hold
Starmer meets Trump in Washington
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have been meeting at the White House, with the war in Ukraine top of the agenda. Lyse joins diplomatic correspondent James Landale, Newsnight’s Nick Watt and Newscast presenter James Cook to discuss how the visit has gone.
Macron and Starmer Head to Washington to Lobby for Ukraine Help
Macron, Starmer to meet Trump as Europeans flesh out ideas for Ukraine guarantees
UK's Starmer, France's Macron Welcome Trump's Work Towards Durable Peace in Ukraine
Trump, Zelenskiy to Sign Minerals Deal at White House Meeting
Zelensky Meets Trump in Washington Amid Heightened Tensions
Trump to meet with Zelensky to discuss minerals deal, Ukraine security
Putin Warns of 'Forces' Seeking to Upend Russia-US Peace Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of "forces" attempting to derail Ukraine peace talks currently being brokered by Washington and Moscow. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Foreign Ministry for comment by email.
U.S. Wins Backing for U.N. Resolution on Ukraine War That Doesn’t Blame Russia
US-Russia summit ends in a partial victory for Moscow – and a reversal on Europe
Donald Trump is doing his best to erase Russia's war on Ukraine | Letters
Ukraine did not start the war with Russia; Russia invaded Ukraine, intent on annihilating it as an independent nation. By the way, Mr. President, when is the price of eggs coming down?
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Rubio says US and Russia will work to reopen missions in Washington, Moscow
The U.S. Secretary of State's comments came after a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the pair were discussing the possibility of an end
American Arrested In Moscow On Drug Smuggling Charges Is Freed Ahead Of Russia-U.S. Talks
The move appears to be an effort to ease tensions between Moscow and Washington ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia.

Iran, Sanctions

Iran will not yield to U.S. 'pressure and sanctions' on nuclear dispute
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New U.S. Sanctions Choke Iran’s Missile and Drone Ambitions
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Iran condemns new US sanctions, calls it ‘sign of hostility’
Rubio: US and Russia to work to reopen missions in Washington and Moscow
The U.S. Secretary of State's comments came after a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the pair were discussing the possibility of an end to the war in Ukraine - without representatives from Kyiv present.
Washington and Moscow Officials Hold Talks Without Kyiv on Ending the War in Ukraine
The negotiations in Saudi Arabia, which exclude Ukrainian officials, mark a pivotal step by the Trump Administration to reverse U.S. policy on isolating Russia.
On Moscow streets, Russians welcome thaw in relations with Washington
With U.S. President Donald Trump's recent overtures toward Russia, on the streets of Moscow, many welcome what they see as a thaw in relations with Washington, and what some hope is the beginning of the end of their country's isolation from the West.