A lasting Russia-Ukraine peace requires private diplomacy, broader European security talks, active US leadership, and continued military aid to Ukraine, prioritizing stability over ideal outcomes or total justice.

Talks between Russia and the United States aimed at improving ties and removing "irritants" in their relationship are not expected to yield quick results, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Caine appeared in front of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on armed services alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, where they fielded questions related to foreign conflicts and the United States' defense budget.

The European Union announced a new package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, saying that Moscow’s daily deadly attacks against Ukraine show that it is not interested in peace – despite recent diplomatic efforts.

Russia said on Wednesday it stood ready to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran and convert it into civilian reactor fuel as a potential way to help narrow U.S.-Iranian differences over the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme.

Deputy Crisis, Conflict and Arms Director Mary Wareham discusses Russia's use of drones armed with antipersonnel landmines in its ongoing war in raine.

Ukraine’s shock drone strike on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet this week has generals and analysts taking a new look at threats to high-value United States aircraft at bases in the homeland and abroad – and the situation is worrisome.

This drone ambush should trigger alarm bells for the US military. Like Russia, the United States is unprepared to meet the growing threat of small commercial drones. This attack is wake-up call for US military: its counter-drone efforts are inadequate and are not keeping pace with the threat.

The Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday that Russia was ready to help remove excess nuclear material from Iran if the United States and Tehran deemed such assistance useful.