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Travel Ban

Trump Administration Planning to Add Belarus to Travel Ban List – Reports

The list of countries was not final and could yet be changed, according to the website Politico.
american interference

U.S. ‘Climate Weapon’ Caused Russia’s Warm Winter, Lawmaker Says

“If [Russia's permafrost] melts now, it will be a disaster. ... The Americans know this and they’re testing this weapon.”
risk of war

‘U.S. Can’t Help But Respond’: Russia Reacts to Iran Strikes on U.S. Bases

Russian lawmakers have cautioned against escalating tensions into a full-scale war.
SANCTIONS BATTLE

Trump Official Slams New Anti-Russia Sanctions in Leaked Letter

The new sanctions would target Russia’s banking and energy sectors.
Spy case

Son of Russian Spies Wins Case to Remain a Canadian Citizen

Vavilov claimed he had no idea that his parents were spies until they were arrested.
safety first

‘Erratic’ Russian Spy Ship Spotted Off Southeast U.S.

The spy ship reportedly isn’t using its navigation lights and isn’t responding to commercial vessels' calls.
Buzz off

Russia Halts Close Intercepts of American Jets in Europe, U.S. Says

The head of U.S. European Command said there have been “zero unprofessional incidents” with Russian jets in 90 days.
visa rules

Russia Orders Deportation of U.S. Academics Over University Lecture

The five academics reportedly gave the lecture on a tourist visa.
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.
VISA ISSUES

Russia Accuses U.S. of Deliberately Delaying Visas for Its Officials

The Russian Embassy said Washington could further damage already strained relations.
'Pulp fiction'

Russia Accuses Alleged U.S. Spy Whelan of Lying About Ill-Treatment in Jail

Russia's Foreign Ministry called Paul Whelan's accusations an effort to create "artificial hype."
Humblebrag

Russia Shows Off Hypersonic Nuclear Missile to U.S. Inspectors

Russia plans to put the Avangard missile system into combat duty before the end of the year.
West bank

Russia Says U.S. Backing for Israeli Settlements Blow to Peace Process

Moscow's stance is that settlements on Palestinian territory are illegal under international law.
Watching from above

U.S. Jets Monitor Russia’s North Atlantic Submarine Drills – Interfax

U.S.-made Poseidon jets have performed near-daily patrols of the area since the submarine drills started.
Serving an ultimatum

U.S. Warns Egypt Over $2Bln Russian Fighter Jet Deal – WSJ

Washington is reportedly urging its allies and partners to reconsider transactions with Russia.
Prisoner diplomacy

Israel Halts Russian Hacker’s Extradition to U.S. Amid Prisoner Swap Talks With Moscow

The move is linked to Israel's efforts to free Naama Issachar, who was jailed in Russia on drug-smuggling charges.
syria fallout

U.S. House Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Calls for Turkey Sanctions

Ankara views foreign involvement in the issue as a threat to its sovereignty.
Speaking out

Admitted Russian Agent Maria Butina's First Comments Following Release

She discussed the U.S. justice system, sexism, U.S.-Russia friendship and why she pleaded guilty.
Early release

Russian Woman Convicted by U.S. of Being Agent Returns Home

Her release follows a 15-month stint behind bars for conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Russia.
Illicit cycle

Russia Detains Suspected American Drug Smuggler

Media suggested that the smuggler may be returned to the U.S. in exchange for his Russian ex-wife's return to Russia.
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