Donald Trump threatens Russia with tariff hikes and more sanctions in case Moscow does not agree with a Ukraine ceasefire deal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to strengthen relations and develop strategic partnership with China.

Russia says it shot down 31 Ukrainian drones targeting industrial sites.

Iran and Russia have long shared close ties, but their evolving alliance is now reshaping regional geopolitics and creating a stronghold for nations that seek a new democratic world order.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has ruled out significant changes in US policy of sanctions against Russia under the incoming administration of Donald Trump.

Ukrainian forces have targeted the infrastructure of Russia's gas pipeline to Turkey, Russia’s Defense Ministry said.

Ukraine's president said the decisions made at the NATO summit in Washington have still not been fully implemented.

Russia has vowed to respond to Washington’s “hostile actions” after the US imposed sanctions against its energy sector, saying it will continue its large oil and gas projects despite sweeping bans.

US President-elect Donald Trump says he is working to set up a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia says its air defense forces shot down 8 US-supplied ATACMS missiles.