Trump's talks with the Russian president may endanger U.S. security interests if he "gives away his cards," Michael McFaul said.

President Trump's decision to suspend all military aid to Ukraine is the latest in a string of moves that could have been plucked from Vladimir Putin's personal wishlist. Why it matters: Trump is also considering sanctions relief for Moscow and hinting at regime change in Kyiv.

It's a good decision, says Kremlin's spokesman, following the U.S. pausing of all aid to Ukraine. "The details remain to be seen, but if this is true, it is a decision that could indeed push the 'Kyiv regime' towards a peace process,

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Tuesday with the head of Myanmar’s military government Min Aung Hlaing, who is seeking to cement cooperation with Moscow as he faces isolation and sanctions from the West.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin hailed expanding ties with ally Myanmar at talks with its military junta chief on Tuesday and thanked him for gifting Moscow six elephants.

The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies. Along with China, Russia is a supporter of Myanmar's military and both powers vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning alleged human rights abuses in the country.