Charles Maynes
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
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The tensions between the U.S. and Western Allies are a source of satisfaction to many in the Kremlin.
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Despite a close relationship with Caracas stretching back for decades, Russia has been reserved in its response to the U.S. attack on Venezuela.
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The U.S. essentially carried out the 'special military operation' that Russia planned for — and failed to accomplish — in Kyiv four years ago. Will this further embolden Russia?
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NPR's Charles Maynes in Moscow on how the White House's Russia rhetoric shifted this year and how it is landing in Moscow.
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U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visit Moscow to present the Ukraine peace proposal.
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Thanksgiving is of course a very American holiday. What, though, is an American overseas at this time of year to do — specially when it comes to eating turkey?
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Russia's long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys.
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New sanctions on Russian oil giants show President Trump's frustration with President Putin as his peace effort falters.
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The creators of beloved political puppet shows in France and Russia feel déjà vu over the Jimmy Kimmel saga, as they recall being shut down for displeasing the powerful.
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This weekend, more than 20 former Soviet nations competed at Intervision 2025. Putin revived the song contest after Russia was banned from Eurovision in response to its war in Ukraine.