Ambassador to Denmark: Russia has no claims to Greenland
Russia has no claims for Greenland, Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin stated, adding that NATO is using the "Russian threat" as a pretext for militarizing the Arctic.
Russia and USA
U.S. extends license for operations with sanctioned Lukoil
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the license that authorizes negotiations and entry into contingent contracts with Russian oil company Lukoil for the sale of Lukoil International GmbH (LIG) or any companies it controls until February 28.
Suspension only applies to US immigrant visas, US State Department clarifies
The temporary suspension of the US visa process for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, will only apply to immigrant visas
US suspends visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia
Consular officers must now deny visas based on current legislation until the review of applicant screening and selection procedures is completed
Witkoff and Kushner intend to visit Moscow in two weeks - report
U.S. Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the American leader, are reportedly planning a forthcoming visit to Moscow in January.
EU wants to resume dialogue with Russia - report
Recent statements by Italian and French leaders that the European Union will have to negotiate with Russia have received support both in Brussels and other European capitals, Politico reported, citing sources.
U.S. to take Greenland 'one way or the other' - Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would take Greenland "one way or the other," warning that Russia and China would "take over" if Washington didn't act.
White House comments on Trump's relations with Putin and Xi
The White House hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump will be able to continue good "personal relationships" with Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
US to release Russian sailors from Mariner tanker, Russian Foreign Ministry informs
Zakharova clarified that US President Donald Trump personally made the decision to release the two Russian sailors
State Duma deputies invited to Washington
A delegation of Russian State Duma deputies may visit Washington in January, according to US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna.
Rubio congratulates Lavrov on Christmas
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended Christmas greetings to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
Greenland’s issue already resolved in the US, Dmitriev said
The United States could next target Canada
Russia's security to be ensured after New START Treaty expires, Russian Foreign Ministry says
All scenarios are possible, and the country's security will be ensured in any case, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports
Russian Foreign Ministry condemns U.S. strikes on Venezuela
An act of armed aggression by the United States against Venezuela prompts deep concern and condemnation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
State Department urges U.S. citizens to leave Russia
The U.S. State Department has renewed its "do not travel" advisory for Russia on January 2, urging American citizens to leave Russia immediately.
Trump refers to phone call with Putin as very good
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very good talk” with Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday.
Putin to Trump: Russia ready to cooperate with US in pursuing peace
In a phone call with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed Russia's readiness for close cooperation with the United States to achieve peace.
White House announces phone call between Putin and Trump
A phone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House reported, characterizing the discussion as positive.
Trump: U.S. needs to resume trade with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump said that restarting trade with Russia could be highly advantageous for both nations. He expressed regret that Washington and Moscow were not able to have normal trade relations before.
U.S. and Ukrainian working groups composition announced
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff, businessman Jared Kushner and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine will work with Russia as part of the U.S. working group, U.S. President Donald Trump announced at a press conference following talks with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky.
