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Ransomware Crackdown

Russian Court Remands Hackers in Custody

REvil carried out a high-profile attack last year on U.S. software firm Kaseya.

'Intelligence findings'

U.S. Says Russia Readying 'False-Flag' Operation to Invade Ukraine

Russia quickly denied the account, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling the U.S. statements "unfounded."

rare cooperation

Russia Says Dismantles REvil Hacker Group at U.S. Request

The hacking group, which is believed to be based in Russia, carried out a high-profile attack last year on IT software company Kaseya.

A Week of Russia-West Diplomacy Ends in Deadlock

No one had expected talks on Ukraine and NATO to deliver any breakthroughs, experts told The Moscow Times.

'breakdown in relations'

Sanctions on Putin Would be Step Too Far, Kremlin Warns U.S.

Moscow has hit back at Washington's proposed sanctions package if Russia invades Ukraine.

'major consequences'

U.S. Senators Ready Sanctions if Russia Invades Ukraine

The sanctions would target Putin and Russian banks, and provide $500 million in fresh security aid to Kyiv.

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."...

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Western Diplomacy on Russia Must Serve Deterrence

The U.S. and Europe need to maintain the agreed negotiating format while planning for the worst case to show Russia it will face a severe response to aggression...

opinion Mark Galeotti

Russia and West Continue to Talk, But Not Necessarily in the Same Language

For Moscow, talks with the U.S. on NATO and Ukraine are like divorce proceedings at the end of a long, increasingly bitter marriage.

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.

seeking dialogue

Russia Tells U.S. Has No Plans to Invade Ukraine, Wants More Talks

After more than seven hours of negotiations in Geneva, Russian and U.S. negotiators both offered to keep talking, though there was no breakthrough.

'pessimistic forecast'

U.S., Russia Hold High-Stakes Talks on Ukraine

The talks with the United States kick off a week of diplomacy during which Russian officials will meet representatives of NATO and the OSCE.

U.S. Says No Progress With Russia as Long as 'Gun to Ukraine's Head'

Russia and the United States hold talks next week in Geneva after Moscow amassed tens of thousands of troops on the Ukrainian border.

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.

U.S. Became 'Arrogant' After Fall of Soviet Union – Gorbachev

"How can one count on equal relations with the United States and the West in such a position?" the last Soviet leader said.

ukraine tensions

Russia Expects Security Talks With U.S., NATO in January

Foreign Minister Lavrov reiterated that although Russia did not want conflict, it was prepared to take steps to defend itself.

economic leverage

U.S. Could Cut Off Russia's Smartphone, Car Imports Over Ukraine Invasion – Reuters

The reported export controls would mark a step beyond the possible sanctions which Washington has already warned of.

U.S. Mercenaries Preparing Donbass 'Provocation' — Russian Defense Chief

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed on Tuesday that U.S. private military companies have stationed troops in the Donetsk region.

cause and effect

Putin Warns of ‘Military-Technical’ Response to Western ‘Aggression’

Russia has been locked in tensions with the West over its role in Ukraine for weeks.

Russia Demands ‘Urgent’ U.S. Talks, Warning of ‘Military Response’ to NATO Activity

Moscow is seeking talks on its demands to limit NATO's presence in Ukraine and the former Soviet space.

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