https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vladimir-putin-s-friendship-tax-is-coming-dueContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vladimir-putin-s-friendship-tax-is-coming-duehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vladimir-putin-s-friendship-tax-is-coming-due#u60305Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:47:14 +0000US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Kyiv on Sunday following a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials stated they would not target Moscow during the visit. While the Kyiv discussions were described as encouraging, they did not result in a breakthrough. These diplomatic efforts occur as Tobias Ellwood warns of a potential Novichok-style attack by Russia against a prominent British citizen and filmmakers document the collapse of press freedom within Russia.Why it mattersThe Kremlin is attempting to offset external pressures an https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vladimir-putin-s-friendship-tax-is-coming-duehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vladimir-putin-s-friendship-tax-is-coming-due#u56404Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:31:24 +0000Vladimir Putin is extending Russian influence globally via a nuclear arsenal that does not rely on warheads. This strategic expansion provides Moscow with leverage and diplomatic tools that traditional weaponry cannot offer. This move complements recent efforts to tighten strategic ties with China, including a proposed permanent mutual visa-free travel scheme, as the Kremlin seeks to offset external pressures and counteract a gradual diminution of Russian power identified by US analysts.Why it mattersMoscow is pivoting toward non-military nuclear exports to maintain international relevance. Th https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vladimir-putin-s-friendship-tax-is-coming-duehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vladimir-putin-s-friendship-tax-is-coming-due#u55551Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:06:24 +0000Russia and China are deepening strategic cooperation, highlighted by Vladimir Putin's proposal for a permanent mutual visa-free travel scheme for their citizens. China has expressed willingness to expand this cooperation, describing the visa-free arrangements as a sign of deep strategic trust. These tightening bonds have caused concern in Washington. Meanwhile, a US analyst suggests Russian power is in a state of gradual diminution, even as the Kremlin seeks closer alignment with Beijing to offset external pressures.Why it mattersThe alignment between Moscow and Beijing creates a signific