Charles Maynes

Russia's long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys.

New sanctions on Russian oil giants show President Trump's frustration with President Putin as his peace effort falters.

The creators of beloved political puppet shows in France and Russia feel déjà vu over the Jimmy Kimmel saga, as they recall being shut down for displeasing the powerful.

This weekend, more than 20 former Soviet nations competed at Intervision 2025. Putin revived the song contest after Russia was banned from Eurovision in response to its war in Ukraine.

Poland said Wednesday that it and its NATO allies had shot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what it called an "act of aggression" as Russia launched aerial attacks on Ukraine.

There's still no end in sight to Russia-Ukraine war, according to NPR correspondents in both countries. Peace efforts appear to be going nowhere and the fighting remains intense.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly introduces you to her new national security podcast, Sources & Methods. Each week digs into the biggest national security stories.

After all the buildup the Alaska summit between Presidents Trump and Putin ended quickly — just brief statements from both leaders, no questions from reporters and more questions left hanging than answers provided.

Presidents Trump and Putin will be landing to discuss a possible end to Russia's war in Ukraine. A war that — at the moment — is not letting up. In fact, it's seen in increase in drone warfare.