Catherine Belton

• Europe

Despite calling the U.S. charges of interference nonsense, Russian officials have publicly celebrated attempts to influence the American public.

• Justice

The Justice Department charged two Russian media executives in an alleged scheme that authorities say illegally funneled millions of dollars to a Tennessee-based company.

• Europe

Ukraine’s punch through Russian defenses in the first foreign invasion since World War II has laid bare Moscow’s apparently illusory red lines.

• Europe

The warring countries were set to hold indirect talks in Qatar on an agreement to halt strikes on energy and power infrastructure, according to officials.

• Europe

The incursion by Ukrainian forces into western Russia posed the biggest challenge for President Vladimir Putin since the 2023 uprising of Wagner mercenaries.

• Europe

Harris, largely unknown to the Russians, is viewed with alarm.

• Europe

Armin Papperger is the head of Rheinmetall, a major German arms manufacturer that has been a key supplier of artillery shells and tanks for Ukraine.

• Europe

Europe has been grappling with an increase in Moscow-led sabotage attacks as Russia turns its focus to increasing the cost of Western support for Ukraine.

• Asia

The visit shows India will maintain close ties with Russia despite Washington’s efforts to woo Prime Minister Narendra Modi and isolate President Vladimir Putin.