Trump moves toward backing Russia sanctions bill after Graham’s death
Why it matters: The measure could hit buyers of Russian oil and gas with secondary tariffs of up to 500%.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +3
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#Kremlin
Kremlin: Nuclear arms are the only barrier to world war
New: the New START treaty expired in February, ending U.S.-Russia limits on warheads.
The Straits Times, Tribunnews
Russia rejects EU ultimatums as bloc tests new Kremlin contacts
What's new: European Council President Antonio Costa's office opened diplomatic channels, exposing splits among EU leaders over talks.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Costa’s Kremlin outreach splits EU leaders at Brussels summit
Why it matters: The dispute highlights how the EU remains divided over whether to test direct contacts with Moscow as the Ukraine war drags on.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
EU opens back channel to Kremlin as bloc weighs Russia talks
What's new: Giorgia Meloni pushed for a single EU envoy, warning rival European tracks could muddy any Ukraine diplomacy.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Prabowo scheduled to visit Russia on June 17, agenda still being set
The government has yet to receive a final itinerary from the secretariat, leaving the timing and details of the visit open to change.
Zelensky seeks Putin meeting to halt war, with ceasefire first
What's new: Trump backed direct talks, and the Kremlin said Zelensky could come to Moscow if he wants negotiations.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +5