Posts Tagged: US Russia Relations
Kremlin Rejects US Charge Russia in Breach of Arms Control Treaties
The Kremlin on Friday rejected a US allegation that Russia had been developing destabilizing weapons systems for over a decade in direct violations of its...
Trump Administration Holds Off on New Russia Sanctions, Despite Law
The Trump administration said on Monday it would not immediately impose additional sanctions on Russia, despite a new law designed to punish Moscow's alleged meddling...
Secretary of State Tillerson: US Will Respond to Russia’s Cut of American Diplomats
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Sunday the US will respond by Sept. 1 to Russia’s move to make a major cut in American diplomatic...
Moscow Official: Israel Has Promised to Do Everything Possible to Avoid Harming Russian Troops in Syria
Israel has promised Russia it will do everything possible to avoid harming Russian troops deployed in Syria, Moscow’s deputy ambassador to the Jewish state told...
Trump: US, Russia Relations May Be at ‘All-Time Low’
Laying bare deep and dangerous divisions on Syria and other issues, President Donald Trump declared that U.S. relations with Russia "may be at an all-time...
Russia Freezes Military Coordination With US in Syria
Russia reacted to US military strikes on its ally Syria Friday by cutting a hotline intended to prevent midair incidents, a response that demonstrates Moscow's...
Attorney General Sessions, Russian Ambassador Reportedly Spoke Twice During Trump’s Presidential Campaign
Attorney General Jeff Sessions reportedly had two conversations with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. during last year's presidential campaign, while Sessions was still a senator. News...
Trump’s Defense Chief Pick Mattis Expected to Face Questions About Russia, Iran at Senate Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon is expected to field tough questions about civilian control of the military as well as future U.S....
US to Battle Russia Over Moscow’s Defense of Iran Missile Tests
The United States is preparing for a diplomatic showdown with Russia as it prepares to release an official report accusing Iran of breaching international accords...
UN to Deliver Aid to Syrians as Ceasefire Goes Into Effect
The UN is poised to begin delivering aid to people living in besieged areas of Syria, making use of a truce brokered by the US...
Report: Putin Showing Little Interest After Secret Obama Administration Outreach
Bloomberg View - President Barack Obama's administration has been working behind the scenes for months to forge a new working relationship with Russia, despite the...
Report: Russia Withdraws Military Personnel from Syria
The Hill - Russia has withdrawn all its military personnel from Syria amid escalating violence, Russian media report, avoiding any chance of Russian...
Former Israeli Defense Minister on S-300 Missiles: ‘Our Air Force Can Deal with Them’
The Weekly Standard - Former Israeli defense minister Moshe Arens said that he doubts Russia transferred missiles to Syria, but if it turns out...
Russia Denies Advanced Missiles Delivered to Syria, but Determined to Complete Transaction
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with his wife Asmaa in Moscow. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. JNS.org - Russia has denied Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's reported announcement that he...
