Russia’s FM Sergei Lavrov said Moscow is ready to discuss U.S. claims it secretly conducted underground nuclear tests, denying the accusations. He added Russia would test nukes only if others do, and remains open to a Putin-Trump summit despite rising tensions over Ukraine.

Russia rejects Trump’s allegations of underground nuclear tests, warns: ‘We would conduct a nuke test if…

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Russia will adhere to the New START nuclear arms limits for one more year after the treaty expires in February 2026. The treaty limits the deployment of intercontinental nuclear weapons between Russia and the US

Putin offers to abide by nuclear arms pact with US one year after expiry: What is New START treaty that Russia signed in 2010?

World: Both Washington and Moscow suggest that normalising diplomatic operations could lay the groundwork for broader negotiations, potentially even a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

‘Rubbing hands with glee’: Trump's Russia reset raises espionage risk as US considers allowing diplomats back in

World: Moscow accused the Biden administration of leaving a “scorched earth” for incoming President Donald Trump, claiming that the new leader would struggle to reverse the sanctions without congressional approval.

'First Obama, then Biden': Russia accuses Democratic presidents of sabotaging US-Russia ties before Trump's return

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.

Trump 2.0: What will his 'revenge cabinet' do to the US and world? Who can stop him?

A Russian court sentenced a US soldier to almost four years in prison on Wednesday (Jun 19) on charges of theft and threatening to kill his Russian girlfriend, reported state media.

Russian court sends US soldier to jail for 'stealing' $112 from girlfriend

Tensions between Russia and US continues to continue to remain high and in the latest update. Russia's defense minister has now accused the US bombers of rehearsing a nuclear strike on Russia from 2 different directions.

United States accused of rehearsing nuclear strike on Russia

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the country's relations with the United States and its allies have “hit the bottom” and no date has been set for sending the Russian ambassador back to Washington.

Russian FM says relations with US have 'hit the bottom'

Russia's ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov arrived in Moscow on Sunday after being recalled for emergency consultations over the worst crisis in relations with the United States in years.

Moscow recalls its envoy to US for emergency consultation after 'killer' row