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A delegation of Russian lawmakers has arrived in the United States for meetings with American counterparts, marking the first such visit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and described by the Kremlin as a 'very necessary dialogue' aimed at renewing ties. A federal government delegation is scheduled to visit the U.S. Institute of Peace.
A delegation of 'four or five' Russian lawmakers from the State Duma is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C. in the coming days for congressional talks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia for unannounced 'important meetings,' kicking off a surprise tour of Gulf States with a defense pitch and offering Ukraine's drone expertise with renewed urgency as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
Nearly nine million Russians are currently prohibited from leaving the country due to outstanding debts, a 41.5% increase from the previous year, with Russian lawmakers also proposing a new exit tax for those wishing to depart.
Sanctioned Russian lawmakers are reportedly scheduled to meet with US officials in Washington, marking a rare diplomatic engagement.
Russian State Duma lawmakers are demanding clarification regarding an alleged ban on advertising on the Telegram messaging app, with the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service warning of legal penalties for advertisers and distributors.