UPDATE     U.S. President Donald J. Trump and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir V. Putin commenced their much‑anticipated meeting on Friday in Alaska.     The two leaders, seated side by side at the opening of the talks, opted not to deliver public statements or respond to media questions, signaling an intention to […]

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Moscow will enter this week’s Alaska talks with a firm, well‑defined position, choosing substance over speculation.   “We never guess anything ahead,” Lavrov stated. “We know that we have an argument, we have a position — clear and definite. We will present it.”   Highlighting the groundwork already […]

Washington’s choice to leave Kellogg off the Alaska talks reflects a calculated bid to control the tone — and risks — of U.S.–Russia diplomacy.     Kellogg’s reported enthusiasm for participating in the recent Alaska negotiations, contrasted sharply with his exclusion from the American delegation, speaks volumes about the Biden administration’s diplomatic calculus. At a […]