CIA Director Burns Meets With Russian Spy Chief in Ankara
The US says the meeting was focused on warning against the use of nuclear weapons, not negotiations on Ukraine
US Announces New Russia Sanctions Targeting Alleged Military Network
The sanctions targeted companies based in France, Switzerland, and Taiwan
Xi Tells Biden Current State of US-China Relations Not in Anyone’s Interest
The Chinese leader warned Taiwan is a 'red line' that must not be crossed
Biden Seeks to Establish ‘Red Lines’ in Meeting With China’s Xi
The talks are expected to be about managing tensions
Blinken, Sullivan Don’t Agree With Milley’s Push for Diplomacy on Ukraine War
CNN reports the State Department is on the 'opposite side of the pole' as Milley, who says now is a good time for peace talks
Southeast Asian Leaders Don’t Want Region to Be Frontline for New Cold War
Southeast Asian nations have found themselves between China and the US
Yellen Says Some Sanctions Will Stay on Russia Even After War in Ukraine
The treasury secretary says some sanctions 'adjustment' could happen if there's a peace deal
AFRICOM Says 17 al-Shabaab Killed in Latest US Airstrike in Somalia
The strike was the second of the month in Somalia reported by AFRICOM
Israel Attacks Major Air Base in Syria’s Homs, Two Killed
Russia has expanded base in recent years
Russia Says Arms Control Disputes With US Will Take Time to Resolve
Moscow downplayed hopes for a breakthrough at upcoming talks with Washington on nuclear weapons
Ukraine Plans to Create ‘Israel-Like’ Arms Industry To Produce NATO-Caliber Weapons
Ukraine’s defense chief said he wanted to amass an "army of drones" for "the future of war on the planet"
US, EU Push IAEA to Demand Immediate Nuclear Explanation From Iran
Provocative demand risks undercutting nuclear talks
Russia Announces Kherson Withdrawal Completed, Kremlin Says Region’s Status Is Unchanged
There are some in the US and the West who see this withdrawal as an opportunity for diplomacy
US Treasury Secretary: India, China Won’t Be Subject to Price Cap on Russian Oil
Janet Yellen made the statement after India announced it would ignore the Western price limit on Russian oil
Ukraine Expects Russian Withdrawal From Kherson to Take at Least One Week
Reports say Russia began withdrawing from some areas on Thursday
