Politics
US Diplomatic Moves Amidst Tensions with Russia
John Ratcliffe's secret trip to Moscow and President Trump's reassurances about Russian aggression highlight ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia. The administration is also considering a significant deal for Venezuelan oil fields.
Coverage timeline — 3 articles
BBC News
There is nothing routine about John Ratcliffe making a secret, 10,000-mile return dash to Moscow, writes Frank Gardner.
2026-08-27 17:02 UTC
Axios
The Trump administration is in talks with Venezuela's interim government about taking an ownership stake in the South American country's enormous oil resources, two U.S. officials tell Axios.Why it mat
2026-08-27 17:07 UTC
Axios
President Trump told Axios in a phone interview on Thursday that he isn't concerned that Russia will attack NATO countries. Why it matters: European leaders have grown extremely concerned and warned publicly that Moscow could test NATO's resolve — and Trump's commitment to
2026-08-27 17:16 UTC