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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.

immunity waiver

Russia Seeks to Prosecute U.S. Diplomats for Stealing Backpack

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that if their request was denied, the diplomats should "immediately" leave Russia.

Top Executive of Russia’s Novatek Arrested in U.S. for Tax Fraud

A federal grand jury indicted Mark Gyetvay for hiding assets worth as much as $93 million in offshore accounts between 2005 and 2016.

'private conversation'

Top U.S., Russian Generals Meet in Helsinki

The meeting comes amid Washington's hopes for support to continue surveillance of extremists in Afghanistan.

call for cooperation

Russia Calls for Anti-Terror Cooperation With U.S. on 9/11

Dialogue would benefit the "security and prosperity of not just Russia and the U.S., but all of humanity," Russia's ambassador said.

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Viewing 9/11 From Moscow

On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, it is important to remember that many Russians hold positive views of the U.S. even as they remain skeptical...

Ukraine's Zelenskiy Seeks Biden's Support on NATO

The hard reality facing Zelenskiy is that his most ambitious goals for the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship face slow going.

Putin Says U.S. Presence in Afghanistan Ended in 'Tragedies'

Putin said the U.S. army tried to "engrain their norms" in Afghanistan for two decades, which he characterized as a futile exercise.

limited cooperation

Russia Shows Tentative Willingness to Let U.S. Use Central Asia Bases

The arrangement — reportedly aired at the Biden-Putin summit — would involve U.S. forces using the Russian bases for operations in Afghanistan.

Russia Says U.S. Mission in Afghanistan Has Failed

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the U.S. of creating instability in the region with its "hasty withdrawal."

time for teamwork

Putin Says Russia, U.S. Have 'Common Interests' on Climate Change

The comments on a rare point of cooperation come after Putin met U.S. President Joe Biden for historic talks last month.

caught on video

Russia Accuses U.S. Embassy Staffer of Stealing Railway Sign

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the theft endangered passengers' lives.

'stakes could not be higher'

U.S., Russia Say Will Cooperate on Climate

Climate change is one of the few areas in which the U.S. and the EU have said they are ready to engage with Russia amid high tensions.

U.S. RNC Breach Traced to Russia-Linked Hacking Group – Bloomberg

The Kremlin denied the reports of Moscow's involvement in the hack.

rocky resolution

Russia Says Ready to Activate Tajik Military Base Amid U.S. Pullout, Taliban Advance in Afghanistan

“We’ll do everything ... to prevent any aggressive encroachments against our allies,” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

U.S. Software Firm Moves to Restart After Huge Ransomware Attack Linked to Russia-Based Group

The White House reiterated the warning President Joe Biden gave to his counterpart Vladimir Putin about Russia harboring cybercriminals.

American Lawyer Detained in Russia Alongside Veteran Belarus Opposition Leader – CNN

Russian FSB agents reportedly put a hood over Yuras Zyankovich’s head and took him to Belarus to face charges of attempting a coup.

Russia Points Finger Back at U.S. Over Latest Cyberattack Accusations

U.S. cybersecurity agencies blamed Kremlin-backed hackers for a series of attacks on Western private and government entities.

Russia Wields S-400 Missile Systems in Response to U.S.-Led Black Sea Drills

Ukraine and 32 NATO members are carrying out the Sea Breeze 2021 drills involving 5,000 military personnel, 40 aircraft and 32 warships.

diplomatic downsizing

U.S. Embassy in Moscow to Halt Visa, Consular Services From Aug. 1

Russia banned the embassy from employing foreign nationals when it designated the U.S. as an “unfriendly” country.

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