The Trump administration is starting to loosen its sanctions on Russian oil in an attempt to counteract a rapid surge in gas prices due to the war with Iran. On Friday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that his department had permitted India to resume buying Russian oil after the United States imposed sanctions last fall.

Donald Trump and his officials have avoided questions about Russia reportedly providing Iran with intelligence in a concerning war development

In an interview with Meet the Press, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz reacts to NBC News reporting that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on the location of U.S. forces in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump has refused to comment on media reports that Iran is receiving intelligence from Russia to strike the positions of American troops.

Drones hit and exploded the Akron chemicals plant - key to Russian explosives manufacture - in Veliky Novgorod, only 85 miles from Valdai. Last time the plant was hit in December, Putin went into a meltdown claiming - with no evidence - the drones were aimed at his forest-and-lakeside palace.

The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.

Trump demanded “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” from Iran. This morning: In a post on his social media website Truth Social, President Donald Trump said he will not agree to a deal with Iran that does not include “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.” A major Army exercise was canceled, fueling speculation about deployment.

President Donald Trump said Saturday that "the hatred is so great" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.