The Trump administration imposes steep tariffs on various countries but not on Russia, possibly due to ongoing negotiations and efforts to improve relations. Russian CEO Kirill Dmitriev visits the White House to discuss economic cooperation and potential joint ventures.
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson returned to Moscow to interview Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, expressing concerns about escalating tensions and the lack of diplomatic engagement between the US and Russia.
American journalist Evan Gershkovich has been found guilty of spying in Russia and sentenced to 16 years in prison, sparking denouncements from the US government, his newspaper, and supporters.
Dual Russian-American ballerina arrested in Russia on treason charges for allegedly supporting a Ukrainian organization and transferring funds from the US. The arrest comes amid heightened international pressure on Putin over the death of activist Alexey Navalny.