#Russia Us Relations

Russian Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriev stated that the agreement on Russian diesel supplies to the US opens new cooperation opportunities, despite criticism and logistical challenges.

The White House is considering the possibility of concluding separate economic deals with Russia before the end of the war in Ukraine, according to NYT. There is no consensus within the administration on the timing and conditions.

US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that he does not intend to investigate the financing of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding by Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, citing the lack of a connection between the president and him.

Democrats in the U.S. Congress have launched an inquiry into the funding of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas by Russian businessman Umar Kremlev. According to ProPublica, the sum amounts to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Putin held three-hour negotiations in the Kremlin with Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner, calling the situation in Ukraine 'complex.' A Reuters source stated that Russia intends to capture the entire Donbas by the end of the year, contradicting the official rhetoric of 'trust.'

🔴 Lavrov accused the US of direct involvement in strikes against Russia and demanded a response from the State Department. Moscow does not make the cessation of support for Kyiv a condition for negotiations but threatens to "destroy the West's war machine." A "freeze" along the front line is unacceptable. #Lavrov #USA #Russia #Ukraine #War

🇷🇺 Karasin: Russia is ready for negotiations, but only with the US! 🇺🇸 🔹 Moscow wants to discuss peace only with Washington, excluding Ukraine. 🔹 Ready to meet with Kushner and Witkoff — without being tied to Zelenskyy's proposals. 🔹 Kyiv submitted new proposals to the US on August 11 — hoping for their role in negotiations. 🔹 Contradiction: previously there were trilateral meetings, now only bilateral ones. #Ukraine #Russia #USA #Karasin #Kushner #Witkoff #PeaceTalks #Politics

🇺🇸 Russia has released American Marine Robert Gilman, who has been in prison since 2022. Vladimir Putin pardoned him for humanitarian reasons due to deteriorating health. The release occurred without a prisoner exchange. Gilman's condition is controversial: the family reported catatonia, while officials after release stated he is able to walk and talk. #Gilman #Russia #USA #Diplomacy

🇺🇸 The Pentagon signed a $400 million contract with AeroVironment for Locust laser systems. This is the first mass order for directed energy weapons. 🚀 Simultaneously, the 'Golden Dome' program is advancing — tests will conclude in 2026, with a demonstration in 2027. 🌍 Russia calls the system a threat to strategic stability. ⚠️ The El Paso incident highlighted risks: border guards shot down balloons, mistaking them for drones.

Sergey Lavrov responded to claims about the failure of the Alaska talks: in his view, a compromise was reached, but the West continues to arm Ukraine. 🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺

In Manila, Lavrov and Rubio discussed the war in Ukraine. 🇷🇺🇺🇸 Moscow demanded a halt to weapons supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces and recalled proposals from the Putin-Trump meeting. The parties agreed to continue contacts in international organizations. 🌍🤝

Sergey Lavrov confirmed a meeting with Marco Rubio on July 23 in Manila. Moscow insists that the US has not rejected the proposals voiced in Alaska. Lavrov intends to personally clarify Trump's forecasts about the end of the war by 2029 with the American side. 🇷🇺🤝🇺🇸