#Russia Usa

Media Reveals Why Putin-Linked Oligarch Paid for Trump’s Son Wedding

Politics 09/30/2026, 23:10

IBA President Umar Kremlev paid at least $170k for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding party in the Bahamas, triggering a US political scandal, congressional inquiries, and Trump's promise to repay the funds.

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US and Russia remove human-in-the-loop requirements for AI military strikes

Politics 09/27/2026, 01:34

The US and Russia have blocked UN requirements for human control over AI-selected military targets. Experts warn this increases risks in autonomous warfare.

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Peskov: Putin is ready to meet Trump, but "without an agreement, negotiations are impossible" — and these are not empty words

Politics 09/23/2026, 15:29

Peskov stated that Putin is ready for a new meeting with Trump, but without an official agreement negotiations are impossible. On Zelensky, the position is unchanged: "he can come to Moscow if he wishes." There is no specificity on either track.

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Trump Jr.'s Wife Confirms That Kremlin Oligarch Paid for Their Post-Wedding Getaway in the Bahamas

Politics 09/15/2026, 08:43

Bettina Anderson confirmed on Instagram that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev paid for two post-wedding evenings for her and Donald Trump Jr. on a private island in the Bahamas. The statement was made on the day ProPublica published its investigation into the secret financing.

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White House Confirms Russian Official's Participation in G20 Energy Meeting in Houston

Politics 09/12/2026, 03:03

The White House confirmed that a Russian official will attend the G20 energy meeting in Houston on September 14–16. This is a continuation of the first in-person contacts between Moscow and Washington at the forum since 2022.

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"I Haven't Thought About It Yet": Trump Does Not Confirm Putin's Invitation to the G20 Summit in Miami

Politics 09/04/2026, 09:31

Trump, answering a question about inviting Putin to the G20 summit in Miami in December 2026, stated that he had not yet thought about it. No final decision has been made on the format of Russia's and China's participation.

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“Stay Away”: Bessent Publicly Warns Russia of Consequences for Supporting Iran

Politics 09/02/2026, 22:10

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Russia and other countries to stop supporting Iran, threatening sanctions against the regime's financial channels. The statement came against the backdrop of contacts between Moscow and Tehran.

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Kremlin denies claim that Putin refused to meet CIA director: 'No such plans existed'

Politics 09/02/2026, 10:01

Putin's assistant Ushakov refuted Western media reports that the president refused to meet CIA director Ratcliffe, stating that no such plans existed. In Moscow, Ratcliffe met with the leadership of the Russian security services.

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Putin calls Ukraine talks "effectively frozen" but keeps the door open for Trump's envoys

Politics 09/02/2026, 02:25

At the press conference following the SCO summit, Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine talks are "effectively frozen," while calling Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner "always welcome guests" for Russia.

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Trump Explains Siluanov's Invitation to the G20: 'I Get Along With Everyone'

Politics 09/01/2026, 10:21

Trump explained Siluanov's invitation to the G20 in Asheville as the U.S. readiness to 'get along with everyone.' The visit caused tension: Europeans criticized Russia's presence, and Siluanov ultimately did not make it onto the group photo.

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Russia Returns to the G20 in the US for the First Time Since the War Began: Siluanov Meets Bessent, Europe Calls It a "Troubling Signal"

Politics 09/01/2026, 01:54

On August 31, Russia joined the G20 in Asheville (US) for the first time since the war began: Siluanov met with Bessent, Europe called it a "troubling signal," and the "family photo" was taken without the Russian minister.

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Shadow Communication Channel: Naryshkin Confirms Secret Meeting with CIA Director Ratcliffe in Moscow — What the Intelligence Agencies Are Silent About

Politics 08/27/2026, 16:38

SVR Director Naryshkin confirmed a closed meeting with CIA Director Ratcliffe in Moscow. Behind the "routine," according to Western media, lay red lines on the Baltics, the peace track on Ukraine, and the Iranian knot.

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CIA Director's Secret Visit to Moscow: What Ratcliffe May Have Conveyed to the Kremlin

Politics 08/26/2026, 17:56

Political scientist Vladimir Fesenko believes that the main purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secret visit to Moscow was to deliver stern warnings to the Kremlin about the risks of war escalation and possible mobilization.

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From panic to euphoria in 24 hours: CIA director's secret visit to Moscow upends the market and pushes the MOEX index back above 2100

Economy 08/26/2026, 01:06

On August 25, 2026, the MOEX index surged above 2,100 points following reports of a secret visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe. The market recovered from the "Black Monday" crash triggered by attacks on Ozon's logistics, but analysts warn that the rally is short-lived.

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