The great race for the Arctic: Why Russia, China and the US all have it in their sights

The debate around the Arctic is becoming hotter than ever as US President Donald Trump insists Greenland should become part ...
Chatham House

The US and Russia’s nuclear weapons treaty is set to expire. Here’s what’s at stake

On 4 February 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is due to expire. If it does, it will mark the first ...

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss territorial concessions in first trilateral meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region will be a key focus as negotiators ...
USA Today

Kremlin envoy proposes a 'Putin-Trump tunnel' to link Russia and US, with Elon Musk's help

MOSCOW, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Russia and the United States should build a "Putin-Trump" rail tunnel under the Bering Strait to link the two countries, unlock joint exploration of natural resources ...
Boston Herald

Russia and the US threatened to resume nuclear testing after several decades. Here is why it matters

VIENNA (AP) — The United States and Russia have both recently threatened to resume nuclear testing, alarming the international community and jeopardizing a global norm against such tests. Experts ...
Foreign Affairs

America’s Toothless Sanctions on Russian Oil

Last month, the Trump administration imposed fresh sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, signaling a renewed desire to drive Moscow to the negotiating table in its war ...