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opinion Anna Arutunyan

What a U.S. Intelligence Report on Russia Really Tells Us About America

The U.S. is easily triggered by what is in effect Russian trolling because Americans are increasingly uncomfortable with internal threats.

opinion Vladimir Frolov

Biden Called Putin a Killer. Will That Change Anything?

Although Moscow will show restraint in its foreign policy response to “Biden’s slam”, its response at home promises to be much tougher.

Advancing Authoritarianism

Biden Says No More U.S. 'Rolling Over' to Russia

New U.S. administration pledges to punish "Russia's malign activity."

Biden Signals Tougher U.S. Stance Against Russia in First Call With Putin

The new U.S. President highlighted concerns over the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Russian "aggression" against Ukraine.

'Very Concerned'

Biden Says 'Mutual Self-Interest' With Russia Key Despite Navalny Arrest

U.S. President Joe Biden said that talks on extending the soon-expiring New START treaty have to be prioritized.

Biden Proposes New START Extension, Navalny Investigation

The nuclear arms deal is set to expire in two weeks.

opinion Igor Ivanov

Russia and U.S. Must Not Squander Chances For Cooperation

Sustained confrontation between Washington and Moscow would handicap Russia’s own development.

Russia Urges Biden to Be 'More Constructive' Over Arms Treaty

The Russian Foreign Ministry said the treaty should be extended in its current version without pre-conditions for five years.

opinion Mark Galeotti

Medvedev Sets Out His Stand For Rapprochement With U.S., Relevance For Himself

The ex-President is searching for significance. As Biden enters office, he might just have some encouraging things to say.

ball's in your court

Russia Says Better Ties With U.S. Up to Biden

The Kremlin said that the change in the U.S. presidency will make no difference to Russia.

Biden State Pick Calls For Extending New START With Russia

Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Secretary of State, said the incoming administration would seek to extend the arms deal.

opinion Lincoln Pigman

What Biden’s Team Tells Us About His Russia Policy

Biden’s picks, who are mostly on the same page on Russia, give Moscow reason for relief and worry alike.

low expectations

Russia Says Expects 'Nothing Good' From Biden

Moscow's words follow U.S. accusations that Russia was behind a major cyber attack on government agencies.

Smog-Choked Russian City Appeals to Biden for Aid

Residents of Chelyabinsk called on the U.S. president-elect for help in avoiding “ecological genocide.”

delayed congrats

Putin Congratulates U.S. President-Elect Biden After Electoral College Confirmation

“For my part, I am ready for interaction and contacts with you,” Putin said.

pessimistic outlook

Russians Doubt Biden Presidency Will Improve U.S.-Russia Relations – Poll

At the same time, Russians' general opinions of the U.S. have improved since 2016.

opinion Mark Galeotti

Time for Moscow to Move On and Stop Thinking So Much About Washington

Attempting to match America is a terrible act of self-harm — and it is doomed to fail.

opinion Andrei Kolesnikov

How Biden Will Impact Russian Domestic Policy

What action the Russian authorities take largely depends on the early actions and statements of the Biden administration

opinion Ivan Timofeev

U.S. Sanctions Under Biden: What to Expect

The relationship between Russia and the United States will remain one of fierce rivalry, and that paradigm is unlikely to change.

'that's not enough'

Putin Still Won't Congratulate Biden Despite Start of Formal Transition

The Kremlin reiterated that Putin won't congratulate Biden before the election results are officially announced.

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