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Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff amid tensions between US, Russia, Interfax says
Trump, who warned that he would impose sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine before Friday, had said earlier that Witkoff might be traveling to Moscow this week.
Russia's Putin meets Syrian FM in Moscow, Sharaa invited to Russia-Arab summit
Russia aims to keep hold of key influence over Syria as top diplomats meet - analysis
Voices from the Arab press: Damascus between the Druze, Alawites, and Kurds
Ukraine's drones target Moscow, other regions, Russia's defense ministry says
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting civilians, something both sides deny, in the course of the war, now well into its fourth year.
Ukraine drone attacks target Moscow, kills two, Russia says
Overnight Ukrainian drone attacks target Moscow and other regions, killing two and damaging agricultural infrastructure.
Russian minister was implicated in embezzlement investigation before death, sources say
President Vladimir Putin on Monday dismissed Roman Starovoit, a former Kursk governor, as transport minister and asked Starovoit's deputy to replace him.
Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, gains control of Ukraine settlements
More than three years into the war, Ukraine has increasingly been using drones to attack targets deep inside Russia.
Deputy head of Russian Navy killed by Ukraine in Kursk area, says Moscow
At least 10 other senior Russian commanders have been killed in action or assassinated by Kyiv since the start of the war.
Azerbaijan demands punishment for death of brothers in Russian police custody
Azerbaijan accused Russian police of 'illegal actions' following the death of two of its citizens, and demanded an investigation and punishment of those responsible.
Jailed Russian dissidents call for mass prisoner release as part of a peace deal with Ukraine
Eleven jailed Russian dissidents have written a letter to world leaders appealing for the mass release of Russian political prisoners and Ukrainian civilians held by Russia.
African farmers the latest to be conned by Moscow into fighting in Ukraine
Much like the Indian nationals who traveled to Russia under the promise of economic opportunity, the African farmers were reportedly promised jobs in a Russian shampoo factory.
Russia ready to mediate between Israel and Iran, accept Tehran's uranium
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Sunday that peace would come soon and cited the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could help.
Mediation and condemnation: BRICS nations weigh in on Israel-Iran attacks
Russia is prepared to continue to work to resolve issues surrounding Iran's nuclear programme, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Iran to send Russia launchers for short-range missiles, sources say
The delivery of the Fath-360 launchers - if it occurs - would help support Russia's grinding assault on its neighbor and reaffirm the deepening security ties between Moscow and Tehran.
