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Articles with tag "United States"

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.
power vacuum

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.
Cyber Spies

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.
Kaseya hack

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.
spirited away

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.
pot and kettle

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.
muscle flexing

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.
show of support

U.S., Western Embassies Fly Gay Pride Flags in Moscow

The Kremlin last June decried the rainbow flag displays on embassy buildings as illegal under Russian law.
back in action

U.S. Ambassador Sullivan Returns to Moscow Following Putin-Biden Summit

Sullivan and his Russian counterpart were recalled to their respective countries after Biden described Putin as a “killer.”
unwanted affiliation

Russia Blacklists Bard College as ‘Undesirable’ Org

The move risks jail time for anyone associated with the U.S. liberal arts college, which has a study abroad program in St. Petersburg.
BUILDING TIES

Russian Ambassador Returns 'Optimistic' to Washington

Moscow and Washington agreed for their ambassadors to return after a Geneva summit between Putin and Biden.
shifting image

'One Cold Dude': U.S. Presidents on Putin

How U.S. leaders saw the Russian leader over the past 20 years, from the Bush bromance to the Obama chill to Trump's open admiration.
view from the kremlin

Putin’s NBC News Interview, In Quotes

The wide-reaching interview aired days before Putin is set to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss a slew of disagreements.
Cybercriminal Exchange

Russia Ready to Exchange Cyber Criminals With U.S., Putin Says

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to raise the issue of ransomware attacks with his Russian counterpart at their summit in Geneva.
growing stockpile

Russia, U.S. Boosted Nuclear Arsenals in 2020 Amid Global Decrease – Think Tank

The superpowers “appear to be increasing the importance they attribute to nuclear weapons in their national security strategies.”
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