The Trump administration has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for easing oil sanctions on Russia and Iran, a move reportedly made to stabilize oil markets but seen as benefiting US adversaries.

Moscow close to completing phased deliveries of lethal weapons, food and medicine to Tehran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's military intelligence possesses 'irrefutable' evidence that Russia is continuing to provide intelligence to Iran and attempted to use this information to blackmail the United States.

NASA has announced its plans for constructing a moon base and undertaking missions to Mars, with construction on the lunar base expected to begin in the coming years. Russian media has reacted with concern, fearing the US aims to 'conquer the Moon'.