• New US asylum regulations lead to surge in detentions of Russian migrants

    Recent changes in entry and asylum procedures for Russian citizens have resulted in a wave of arrests at the U.S. border. Russian nationals seeking political asylum in the United States have been experiencing significant difficulties for several months, immigration attorneys and asylum seekers told The Moscow Times.

    Many Russians who pre-registered with the CBP One program find themselves in immigration detention centers indefinitely after crossing the border, awaiting decisions on their cases. …

  • U.S. and Russia engage in diplomatic talks, Kremlin confirms ongoing dialogue at Foreign Ministry level

    Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov announced ongoing diplomatic dialogue between Russia and the United States at the level of their respective foreign ministries. However, in a statement to Russian media, he refrained from confirming direct communication between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

    Moreover, as of today, there is no official schedule for contact between the two leaders.

    "There are certain communications between the foreign policy departments of Russia and …

  • Baltic States sever power links with Russia, cementing EU integration

    In a long-anticipated shift, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania disconnected from the Russian power grid on Saturday, February 8, in a significant step toward deeper integration with the European Union and enhanced security.

    "We have achieved the goal toward which we've strived for so long. Now we have everything under control," Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas announced during a press conference.

    Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated, "By ending the Baltic States' …

  • Ukraine to facilitate Azerbaijani gas transit to EU amid Russian supply halt

    Ukraine is forging ahead with plans to facilitate gas transit from Azerbaijan to the EU, contingent on a specific condition.

    According to Georgiy Tykhiy, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the gas will be distinctly of Azerbaijani origin, not falsely sourced from another country.

    Tykhiy emphasized that the EU has enough potential supply sources aside from Russia. The government is actively exploring possibilities to route Azerbaijani gas through Ukraine to Europe following …

  • Ukraine's Presidential Office and U.S. Special Envoy discuss strategic diplomatic efforts ahead of key meetings

    In a recent phone conversation, Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, engaged in talks with U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg.

    Among the topics discussed was Kellogg's impending visit to Kyiv. According to a statement on the Ukrainian Presidential Office's website on Friday, February 7th, Yermak emphasized the priority of achieving a just and lasting peace for Kyiv. The dialogue also covered the frontline situation and civilian safety concerns. …