"[Russia is] of less concern than say, the activities of China and other hostile state actors at this time," Lynd said.

If support from Chinese companies or related aid for Russia diminishes, it could alter the outcomes on the Russia–Ukraine battlefield, he said.

Prosecutors have alleged Russia backed CARR and NoName with financial support. A representative from the Russian embassy ⁠in the United States was not ‌immediately reached for comment.

Mongolia cannot escape the influence of Russia and China, especially economically, he said.

Zelenskyy accused China of sending weapons and gunpowder, and producing arms inside Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Oct. 10 that Russia is “very actively” developing and testing new nuclear weapons and that Moscow may soon make a formal announcement about the progress of its latest strategic systems.

Russia ​allegedly uses the shadow fleet to sell oil while evading sanctions imposed after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

“China and Russia are our direct neighbours. They have enhanced their offensive capabilities in space. They are able to jam blind or deploy kinetic energy weapons or to destroy satellites.

Russia has long supplied fuel for Vietnam’s Dalat research reactor, which produces medical isotopes, according to Rosatom.

"The president will also have several closed-door meetings today in preparation for tomorrow's Russia–U.S. contacts." Witkoff and Putin last met in August.

U.S. intelligence officials warned the public on March 20 about a Russia-linked cyber campaign targeting users of popular encrypted messaging apps, such as Signal, to access the private conversations of officials and journalists.

-Russia summit with President Donald Trump. This was the Hungarian leader's 14th meeting with Putin. During their talks, Putin said he would still be happy for Budapest to host the summit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a cabinet meeting via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on Jan. 21, 2026.

Located around 280 miles north of the regional capital, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Klyuchevskoy is one of the highest volcanoes in the world.

Russia has more than 60 icebreakers, while the United States only has two, according to Rep. Mike Waltz.

Russia has more than 60 icebreakers, while the United States only has two, according to Rep. Mike Waltz.

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would deal with “the Russia threat” over Greenland, accusing Denmark of failing to do enough to secure the Arctic island.

"Russia is hardly a tiger," Peskov told Russia's RBC Radio, according to a Moscow Times translation. "It's more often associated with a bear. And there's no such thing as a paper bear. Russia is a real bear."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Nov. 22, disputed claims that President Donald Trump's latest plan to end the fighting in Ukraine amounts to a wish list for Russia.

We believe that it is possible with Russia and Ukraine.”

We're not going to have Russia or China occupy Greenland.” Nathan Worcester contributed to this report.

Iran Blocks Starlink; Experts Say Ties to China, Russia Likely Rep.

Russia and Belarus have concluded five days of wide-ranging military drills during which the allies tested their ability to fend off attacks by hypothetical enemies.

Russia denies it is taking children against their will and says it has been evacuating people voluntarily to remove them from the war zone.

Russia said on Jan. 8 that it would view any Western troops deployed in Ukraine as legitimate targets.

They take us back to Russia. Why?  Why is it Russia and not China?

Russia challenged the law in front of the High Court of Australia, arguing parliament was not authorised under the constitution to pass such a law.

The sanctions also target entities supplying the cyber infrastructure Russia has used in cyberattacks against Ukraine, and a Kyrgyzstan-owned financial institution that has been enabling Russia to evade sanctions.

President Donald Trump threatened sanctions and tariffs on Russia on March 7 over its war in Ukraine.

Six Bulgarians have been jailed after being convicted of spying for Russia on an industrial scale.