"It almost doesn't matter, just not in Russia, of course, and definitely not in Belarus." Zelenskyy called on the United States to pass tougher restrictions on Russia after Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow's two biggest oil companies. (Left) U.S.

“We have received information from the Bulgarian authorities that they suspect that this was due to blatant interference by Russia.”

Hours after the call, Russia launched what was its largest aerial assault on Ukraine to date, including a combination of more than 550 drones and missiles.

Thune's comments came a day after President Donald Trump confirmed that he was considering expanding Russia sanctions amid slow progress in talks to end the Russia–Ukraine war.

"We have received information from the Bulgarian authorities that they suspect that this was due to blatant interference by Russia."

"It is an obvious thing and it does not strengthen Russia-U.S. relations that have just started recovering," he said, reported state news agency TASS. "Certainly, the U.S. administration harms Russia-U.S. relations by such actions.

Kyiv forces have been carrying out long-range drone strikes inside Russia, targeting its energy industry, a key source of war funds for the Kremlin.

However, Russia successfully hit eight locations with nine missiles and 63 drones.

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–Russia discussions on extending or replacing New START.

The Russia-funded groups operate in support of Russia's geopolitical interests, according to the DOJ.

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And honestly, Russia does not need that." The range of a Tomahawk missile is roughly 1,000 miles, according to manufacturer Raytheon. Arming Ukraine with U.S.-made Tomahawks would mean that Kyiv could hit targets as deep into Russia as Moscow.

UK domestic spy agency MI5 warned on Oct. 13 that the country's politicians are being targeted by agents of China, Russia and Iran who are seeking to undermine democracy.

Critics say while India has historically maintained deep ties with Russia.

Trump is trying to bring an end to the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine, which began when Putin ordered troops into Ukraine in February 2022 in what he called a "special military operation."

Russia did not immediately comment. Ukraine has developed its own long-range drones, which can reach targets some 1,500 kilometers (900 miles) inside Russia.

Helsinki Commission, holds a hearing to examine Iran’s support for Russia and lessons learned from Ukraine at 2:30 p.m. ET on April 21.

Why It Matters The United States and Russia together hold nearly 90 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons. Russia has about 5,459 nuclear warheads and the United States has about 5,177, according to the Federation of American Scientists.

Russia and the Soviet Union, according to Lin.

Czech President Petr Pavel told the Financial Times on June 20 that China and Russia are “equal in terms of cyber threat,” and that the country has “seen cyberattacks coming from both directions and almost at the same level.”

—Vice President JD Vance said he expects that President Donald Trump could soon help Russia and Ukraine cement a lasting peace.

The company repossessed several Boeing 747-8 freighters from Russia in early 2024.

The government has extended its martial law status continuously since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

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The boom coincided with the early months of the Russia–Ukraine war in 2022, when China’s state-controlled media saturated coverage with pro-Russia narratives.

In return, Russia received the remains of 78 soldiers, according to Putin aide Vladimir Medinsky, who led the Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks.

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“Australia has imposed very strict sanctions and other trade measures … to restrict the import, purchase and transport of oil coming from, or that originated in Russia,” she said.

There was no immediate comment from Russia on the latest overnight attacks. Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that Russia launched on its smaller neighbor in February 2022.