House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said the possibility of placing new sanctions on Russia’s energy is necessary for the United States to “act tough” against “bully” Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sens.

Ukraine’s security agency says it has tracked down and killed Russian agents who assassinated a Ukrainian intelligence officer during the week.The SBU said in a statement said the Russian agents were killed after resisting arrest.

As scattered details of the apparent suicide of Russia’s former transport minister Roman Starovoit trickled in via state media on Monday, one stood out. Near his body, the Kommersant newspaper reported,

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is previewing a “record level” of U.S. military support for Ukraine after President Donald Trump himself teased a “major announcement” on Monday regarding Russia. “The game regarding [Russian President Vladimir] Putin‘s invasion of Russia is about to change,

Senate sanctions bill targeting Russia's energy exports with hefty tariffs gains momentum as Trump shifts position on Russia, with Graham teasing presidential support.

Russia plans to scrap its sole aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov. This move impacts Russia's naval power. The US and NATO lead in naval aviation. Russia focuses on ammunition production. China and India have growing carrier capabilities.

Russia is using gold and crypto to bypass Western sanctions, a top regulator said on Tuesday. "Netting" is another offbeat way Russia is using to beat sweeping sanctions. Russia's economy faces challenges, with a potential recession and slowing GDP growth.

A new book alleges that President Donald Trump told donors he threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with bombing Moscow if Russia invaded Ukraine.