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US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
The Treasury Department's waiver lets countries purchase Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of Friday through May 16.
New Russian space launch vehicle undergoing final tests, top official says
Trump rejects Putin's proposal to move Iranian enriched uranium to Russia, end war - Axios
Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into wider Middle East conflict
Trump officials' meeting with Russian officials in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal
US officials raise concerns after Trump envoys met with a sanctioned Russian figure in Miami to draft a Ukraine peace plan.
US draft peace plan would model Ukraine security on NATO's Article 5, Axios reports
The deal would be valid for 10 years and states that an attack by Russia across the armistice line would be considered an attack threatening transatlantic peace.
Europeans push back at US plan that would force concessions from Ukraine
Sources from Washington have signaled to President Volodymyr Zelensky that Kyiv must accept a US plan to end the war, which would include territorial concessions.
Dueling US, Russian proposals put Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian statehood on the line - analysis
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on rival visions that could cement a fragile truce, rewire Gaza’s governance, and shape the future of the Palestinian Authority
Questions arise over Gaza's future governance amid UN delay, Russian resolution - analysis
With the UN vote delayed, Egyptian concerns surge: Is the "Yellow Line" a temporary military measure or a premeditated Israeli attempt to obstruct peace and permanently divide Gaza?
Ex-US cyber intel exec pleads guilty to selling spy tools to Russian broker
Peter Williams, a 39-year-old Australian, pleaded to two counts of theft of trade secrets.
US imposes sanctions on Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil
"We encourage our allies to join us in and adhere to these sanctions," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement announcing the sanctions.
‘More visible and credible,’ NATO debuts eastern sentry after Russian drone incursions
In response to the Russian incursion, NATO launched Operation Eastern Sentry, a framework that allows commanders to move fighters, sensors, and ground-based air defenses.
Trump says India and Russia appear 'lost' to 'deepest, darkest China'
Diplomatic relationships between China, Russia, and India seem to be strengthening.
China's Xi hosts 'old friend' Putin, North Korea's Kim in challenge to West
Xi, Putin and Kim are set to take center stage at a massive military parade on Wednesday, where the Chinese president will flaunt his vision for a new global order.
