As a senator, Marco Rubio prided himself on challenging tyrants. But as secretary of state, President Trump has tasked him with helping to potentially turn Russia from an enemy into an ally. Politics
European officials were not sure what to make of the secretary of state’s measured assessment of Washington’s apparent pivot toward Moscow. Politics
As Moscow and Washington Discuss Ukraine, Russians Hope for Normalcy The New York Times Politics
Semi crash closes portion of Washington State Route 194 Tuesday Moscow-Pullman Daily News Events
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the White House is "ensuring all parties are heard" as negotiations for a peace deal kick off to end the Ukraine war. Events
Secretary of State Macro Rubio said first step in ending the war in Ukraine is reestablishing diplomacy with Russia by reopening embassies in Moscow and Washington, as EU watches with concern. Politics
Rubio: US and Russia to work to reopen missions in Washington and Moscow The Associated Press Politics
Kalob Byers, a 28-year-old U.S. citizen detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges, was freed ahead of talks between Washington and Moscow on ending the war in Ukraine. Politics
A U.S. citizen arrested in Russia earlier this month on drug smuggling charges has been released ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia between Moscow and Washington. Events
A U.S. citizen arrested in Russia earlier this month on drug smuggling charges was released ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia between Moscow and Washington. Events