Russian diesel deal unlikely to ease prices, experts warn
Experts say the Russian diesel deal announced by Donald Trump will not significantly lower fuel prices despite eased sanctions and promised shipments.
Pneumonic plague questioned after Russian lab worker’s death
A Russian lab technician died of pneumonia, prompting pneumonic plague questions. Officials report no confirmed cases among contacts and low global risk.
U.S. charges Russian intelligence services network over plot
The Justice Department unsealed charges against a Russian intelligence services network over alleged efforts to finance terrorism and arrange murder for hire in the U.S. and Europe.
Ukraine energy truce discussed as Trump warns on oil hits
Ukraine energy truce ideas surfaced as Trump urged Kyiv to halt long-range refinery strikes and warned of oil sector damage and price risks ahead of UNGA talks.
Ukraine says drone boat kills drone boat in Black Sea first
Ukraine’s navy says a drone boat kills drone boat in the Black Sea, claiming the first engagement of its kind. Video shows a Sargan 3000 sinking a Russian USV.
Novy Urengoy drone strike marks Ukraine’s deepest hit
Ukraine claimed a Novy Urengoy drone strike on a major gas condensate plant in Yamalo-Nenets, setting a range record more than 1,700 miles from the border.
Sochi sea drone attack hits Nefrit support vessel, Ukraine says
Ukraine says a naval drone struck the Nefrit support vessel in Sochi, marking the first known sea drone attack on the Russian Black Sea resort city.
Kolomna coin hoard of 2,600 silver pieces unearthed
Archaeologists found 2,600 silver coins in Kolomna near Moscow, including 350 previously unknown varieties, possibly hidden during a 15th-century plague.
Grain market highs set as cattle prices continue slide
Grain market highs hit Friday across wheat, soybeans and corn, while cattle futures weakened amid import signals and border reopening news, analysts said.
Russia threatens UK bases over support for Ukraine
Russia threatens UK bases over British backing for Ukraine and planned missile technology transfers. London rejects intimidation and pledges continued support.
Medieval chamber tomb with horse and dog found in Russia
Archaeologists uncovered a 10th-century medieval chamber tomb near Suzdal with an elite man, his horse and dog, shedding light on high-status Rus’ burial rites.