One of Russia’s most powerful men, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, is set to visit North Korea this weekend, in a sign of deepening relations between Moscow and Pyongyang as North Korea gets pulled deeper into Russia’s war in Ukraine.

U.S. relations continues and has not faded, although the U.S. administration is acting in a zigzag manner, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the RIA news agency in remarks published on Friday.

Previously skeptical of being belligerent towards Russia, Trump has hinted he’s now considering a tough sanctions bill against Moscow.

Former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief Jill Dougherty joins Isa’s Book Club to discuss her memoir, ‘My Russia: What I Saw Inside the Kremlin.’

Plus: Political battle shaping up between Texas, Florida{beacon}WASHINGTON is barreling toward a confrontation with Moscow, as tension grows between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir

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Russian air defences downed 155 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow, causing temporary airport closures and casualties in Lipetsk.

Michel Vlap could leave FC Twente for Spartak Moscow, according to Voetbal International. The Tukkers have reportedly received an “attractive offer” from the Russian club for the 28-year-old