The US House of Representatives is preparing to take up legislation next week that is intended to impose tougher economic pressure on Russia, setting up what could be a heated fight between Republicans and Democrats over how far Congress should go in expanding President Donald Trump's tariff powers.

Anthropic said it has disrupted attempts by Iran to use its artificial intelligence (AI) models to disseminate state propaganda and spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents.

One month after the announcement that Russia’s bases in Syria would be “transferred” to Damascus, Russian military vessels have returned to the port of Tartus, exclusive images sourced by RFE/RL confirm.

Iran may be losing its grip on Hormuz, but its Houthi allies are threatening to give Tehran another lever over global energy and shipping through Bab al-Mandab.

Ukraine’s foreign minister is urging allies to provide more air defenses after a Russian drone strike on Pavlohrad killed at least five people and injured dozens. RFE/RL correspondent Roman Pahulych arrived as emergency crews treated the wounded and battled fires.

A dramatic decrease in Ukrainians registered under Poland's temporary protection residency status come amid rising ethnic tensions in the country over wartime history, and benefits granted to the newcomers, but legal experts say the decline is more about new legal obstacles than street hostility.

With the blessing of the Russian Orthodox Church, officials unearthed the remains of a warrior prince whose 14th-century battlefield victory is a seminal moment in Russian history. Fragments are now being sent to the front lines in Moscow’s war on Ukraine.