Fedyaev remains on the ISS as part of the Crew-12 team, highlighting Russia’s ongoing role in human spaceflight. He has previously spoken about the challenges of space missions and the personal resolve required for long-duration flights.
Astronaut Anil Menon has completed an eight‑month stay aboard the International Space Station alongside Russian and NASA crewmates. The mission follows a history of tense US‑Russia space cooperation and signals ongoing collaboration on ISS operations amid geopolitical strains.