Russian Parliamentary Delegation Visits US for First Time in Years

A delegation from the Russian parliament arrived in the United States for the first time in years, Czech media reported. The visit coincides with NATO Secretary General Rutte reaffirming that key weapons including American ones continue flowing to Ukraine and calling on all allies to demonstrate progress toward 5% GDP defense spending by 2035. The diplomatic contact occurs as the Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine's military aid to the Iran theater, creating potential leverage for Moscow in any renewed negotiations.