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Russia, U.S. Agree to Talk Security Demands Next Week

Russia's foreign minister spoke with his U.S. counterpart as tensions flare over Ukraine.

Little Hope of Breakthrough as U.S., Russia Hold High-Stakes Ukraine Talks

The two countries' top diplomats are expected to have a concise exchange as they determine whether diplomacy remains possible.

de-escalation efforts

NATO-Russia Council — What Was Discussed

While both sides noted the dialogue as a positive step, the talks failed to reach a major breakthrough in easing tensions over Ukraine.

NATO and Russia Lay Out Stark Differences on Ukraine Crisis

Jens Stoltenberg said Russia and NATO continue to have "significant differences" following Wednesday's talks but called the dialogue a "positive sign."...

negotiating table

U.S.-Russian Security Talks: What We Know

Talks on Moscow’s sweeping set of demands on NATO's presence in Ukraine and other former Soviet countries lasted over seven hours.

'in the mood for conversation'

Biden, Putin Emphasize Diplomacy Ahead of Call Over Ukraine Crisis

President Joe Biden will offer his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a diplomatic path forward on the Ukraine crisis in a telephone call Thursday.

Putin Says 'Effective Dialogue' With U.S. Possible

Tensions remain high between Russia and the U.S. over Moscow's military build-up on the border with Ukraine.

U.S., Russia to Hold Security, Ukraine Talks Early January in Geneva

Moscow has presented the West with sweeping security demands amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANY

Russia Calls EU Sanctions Over Wagner Group 'Hysteria'

European foreign ministers have agreed to slap sanctions on targets linked to the secretive company.

INCONCLUSIVE TALKS

Putin and Biden Speak: What They Discussed

The Russian and U.S. leaders talked about rising tensions for two hours, but the path forward for both sides, and Ukraine, remains unclear.

U.S. to Expel More Russian Diplomats, Moscow Says

Worsening relations have left both countries’ embassies and consulates badly understaffed and unable to provide routine services.

EU Border Migrant Crisis Complicates Russia-Belarus Alliance

An already carefully balanced and contradictory relationship is now even more complex.

Russia Unlikely to Invade Ukraine Despite Ratcheting Tensions, Experts Believe

Losses would be too great and gains too limited, analysts told The Moscow Times.

Russians Now Must Travel to Warsaw for U.S. Immigrant Visas

The U.S. says Moscow's limit on the number of diplomatic staff it can keep in Russia has hindered its ability to issue visas.

no breakthroughs

Russia Warns on U.S. Ties as Talks on Embassy Staffing Stalemate

"Americans are not heeding our logic or our demands," Russia's deputy foreign minister said after talks with visiting U.S. official Victoria Nuland.

U.S. Senators Call for Expulsion of Up to 300 Russian Diplomats Over Visas

Moscow has barred embassies from hiring Russian or third-country staff, forcing Washington to lay off nearly 200 locals.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

U.S., Russia Launch Discreet New Round of Talks in Geneva

Diplomats from the world’s top two nuclear powers are expected to discuss issues related to defense, technology and space.

OPEN FOR DIALOGUE

Russia ‘Ready’ to Issue Visas to U.S. Embassy Staff – Diplomat

The comments came after the U.S. and Russia clashed over staffing at their respective embassies this week.

U.S., Russia Clash Over Embassy Staff Levels Again

Argument over staffing levels at embassies continues after U.S. forced to lay off almost 200 staff across Russia.

controversial bid

EU Leaders Rebuff German-French Push for Putin Summit

Berlin and Paris blindsided EU counterparts by putting forward a last-minute proposal for the bloc to resume meetings with Putin.

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