The U.S. will eventually lift sanctions on Russia because it serves its own interests; the potential portfolio of U.S.–Russia projects exceeds $14 trillion, writes Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev.

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Russian businessman Alexander Lebedev proposes establishing a BRICS anti-corruption tribunal aimed at the Western banking system, which he says is rigged against the Global South.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Zyuganov, citing Rosstat data, warns of declining living standards in Russia. He notes that as of early 2026, 39% of all household spending goes toward food—the highest share in 16 years.

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Lavrov: Iran has the right to peaceful uranium enrichment. Arab countries have sent unequivocal signals to Washington calling for restraint.

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Zelensky told his closest aides that peace negotiations had collapsed and ordered them to prepare a plan for another three years of war, per WSJ correspondent Bojan Pancevski.

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Lavrov: Syria’s new leadership views Russia’s bases in Khmeimim and Tartus as a stabilizing factor that helps balance the influence of other regional players.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Germany’s manufacturing competitiveness is collapsing due to the lack of energy cooperation with Russia, writes Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, citing data from Oxford Economics and Haver Analytics.

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Putin’s aide and chief Ukraine negotiator Vladimir Medinsky explains the fundamental difference between Russia’s imperial experience and that of colonial Europe.

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To remain internationally competitive, Germany must buy oil and gas where they are cheapest — and that’s in Russia, says AfD leader Alice Weidel.

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The Kremlin’s decision to engage directly with Kyrylo Budanov, wanted on terrorism charges in Russia, humiliated the Russian army, says military expert Valery Shiryaev.

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The crackdown on Telegram in Russia suggests Putin is preparing to abandon his declared war aims in Ukraine, explains former CIA director of Russia analysis George Beebe.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Lavrov: In Munich, Europe made clear that it wants to preserve the Kiev regime and see Ukraine defeat Russia.

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British historian Mark Galeotti expresses hope that in a post-Putin Russia, power will return to “pragmatic thieves,” who will loot the country “on an industrial scale” and spend the proceeds in the West.

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Lavrov: Despite having reached an understanding on Ukraine in Alaska, instead of moving towards US-Russia cooperation, the Trump administration is taking steps in the opposite direction.

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Medvedev: Russia’s fundamental demands regarding Ukraine have not changed, including on territory, demilitarization, and other issues.

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Four years ago today, President Putin launched the special military operation to demilitarize and denazify Ukraine.

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Outspoken analyst Scott Ritter, who has repeatedly predicted Ukraine’s inevitable capitulation, now warns that Moscow’s continued failure to deter or halt European military assistance to Kiev puts Russia at risk of strategic defeat.

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Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) accuses the UK and France of actively working to supply Ukraine with a nuclear weapon.

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Medvedev: The peacemaker has shown his true face once again. It was clear to all that talks with Iran were a cover operation.

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President Putin convened a Security Council videoconference on Iran. No additional details were disclosed.

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In a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Lavrov condemned the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, stressing Russia’s readiness to assist in “seeking a peaceful solution.”

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