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line in the sand

Russian Envoy Unlikely to Return to U.S. in Near Future, Deputy FM Says

Anatoly Antonov was recalled to Moscow for emergency talks after U.S. President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “killer.”

shrinking presence

U.S. Slashes Visa Services at Consulates in Russia

The changes leave the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and its consular district as the last U.S. diplomatic mission in Russia.

Russian Envoy Planning U.S. Return After Biden ‘Killer’ Comment

Russia summoned its ambassador to Washington to discuss bilateral ties after Biden's remark, an unprecedented move in recent years.

estranged neighbors

Russian Foreign Minister Says EU ‘Destroyed’ Relations with Moscow

“There are no relations with the European Union as an organization,” Sergei Lavrov said during his visit to China.

seeking settlement

Taliban Urged Not to Launch Spring Offensive at Moscow Talks

International efforts for a peace deal are intensifying ahead of a deadline for U.S. troops to withdraw from Afghanistan.

What Happened During Tense EU-Russia Talks?

The first visit by a senior EU envoy to Russia since 2017 didn't go as well as planned for Europe.

persona non grata

Albania Expels Russian Diplomat Over Covid Breaches

The diplomat's removal was "necessary to ensure the health and safety of all citizens, Albanian or otherwise."

Russia Accuses U.S. of Disconnecting NY Consulate Phone Lines

Around 30 phone lines were reportedly cut off for more than 24 hours in what the consulate called an “unprecedented” incident.

Charged meeting

Trump Hosts Russia's Lavrov at White House, Warns Against Election Meddling

Lavrov also called on the U.S. to publish bilateral communications over the 2016 election.

It's Time for New U.S.-Russia Relations, Lavrov Tells Pompeo

"I'm here today because President Trump is committed to improving this relationship," Pompeo said.

Post-Soviet Partner

Russia Gives Kyrgyzstan $30M Grant as Putin Visits Key Regional Ally

Russia has written off more than $700 million of Kyrgyzstan’s debt since 2005.

Russia Calls for U.S. Dialogue With North Korea to Continue

North Korea was considering suspending its talks with the United States, reports said.

opinion Jon Huntsman

Trust Is Key to Repairing Ties With Russia

Russia should show it can be a responsible member of the international community.

opinion Laurie Bristow

If Russia Chooses a Different Course, The U.K. Will Respond in Kind

It will take a long time to build the kind of relationship we want with Russia and it will be difficult.

Russia Expels Slovak Diplomat in Spy Row

Russia has declared a military attache in the Slovak embassy in Moscow persona non-grata giving him two days to leave the country.

Moscow Will Expel Two Greek Diplomats in Response to Athens

The foreign ministry in Moscow said on Wednesday it would respond in kind to Greece's expulsion of two Russian diplomats, Interfax news agency reported...

Russia Not Interested in Trump-Initiated 'Twitter Diplomacy,' Kremlin Says

"We support serious approaches," the Kremlin spokesperson said.

opinion James F. Schumaker

Diplomatic Retaliation: Can We End This Cycle of Mutual Punishment? (Op-ed)

Ultimately this cycle winds up in a standoff. It is an exercise in mutual punishment.

U.S. Drastically Reduces Visa Services in Russia After St. Petersburg Consulate’s Closure

Moscow ordered the closure of the U.S. consulate in St Petersburg and the expulsion of 60 U.S. diplomats last Thursday.

Russia Summons Western Diplomats to Set out Retaliatory Steps in Spy Rift

Moscow said on Thursday it was expelling 60 U.S. diplomats and would eject scores from other countries.

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