Today’s Spotlight

The US, Ukraine and Russia agree to exchange prisoners after productive talks in Abu Dhabi, signaling rare progress toward easing the war.

Iran unveils a new missile base as commanders tout stronger offensive doctrine and warn the US that any strike could trigger a wider regional war.

China signals goodwill by considering higher US soybean purchases as Xi and Trump discuss trade and Taiwan while tensions and disputes persist.

The New START treaty expires as Russia and the US drift toward a new arms race while China expands its arsenal and global nuclear risks rise sharply.

China warns the expiry of New START threatens global stability as Russia seeks new security talks and urges the US to resume strategic dialogue.

Russia says progress is being made in US-mediated Ukraine talks as Moscow accuses European states of meddling and seeks to restore ties with Washington.