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military intelligence

Downed U.S. Drone Was in Iranian Airspace, Putin's Aide Says

He added that U.S. evidence alleging Iran was behind attacks on ships was unprofessional.
Word of Warning

Russia Warns of Repeat of Cuban Missile Crisis – Reports

Russia has been fiercely critical of U.S. plans to deploy missile systems in eastern Europe.
support steps

Russia Will Counter New U.S. Sanctions on Iran – Reports

Washington should instead be seeking dialogue with Tehran, Russia's deputy foreign minister said.
dangerous tensions

Russia Accuses U.S. of Pushing Iran Situation to Brink of War

Deputy Foreign Minister called on Washington to weigh the possible consequences of the conflict.
Call For Help

Ex-U.S. Marine Held by Russia in Spy Case Urges Trump to Help Him

Paul Whelan was detained in a Moscow hotel room on Dec. 28.
Sanctions pressure

U.S. Targets Russian Firm for Allegedly Helping North Korea Evade Sanctions

The Trump administration is continuing its campaign to pressure North Korea amid efforts to reach a denuclearization deal.
Stalled talks

Russia Says Situation in Korean Peninsula Could Escalate in 2020

It will happen if the U.S. cannot convince Pyongyang it is serious about improving ties, a senior Russian security official said.
War threat

Russia to Washington: Abandon Middle East Troop Plans or Risk War With Iran

Washington planned to send around 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for defensive purposes. 
Trading words

Deploying U.S. Troops in Poland Fully Defensive, Ambassador Says in Retort to Russia

Russia had previously called the U.S.-Poland troop deployment "aggressive."
Drone Conflict

Russia Will Respond to New U.S. Deployment in Poland, Lawmakers Say

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump promised to deploy 1,000 U.S. troops to Poland.
Сontroversial decision

Russia Will Deliver Missiles to Turkey Next Month; U.S. Threatens Sanctions

The U.S. has threatened to hit Ankara with sanctions if the deal goes ahead.
Defensive boating

U.S. and Russia Blame Each Other for Near Collision in East China Sea

Russia said its destroyer was forced to take emergency action to avoid a collision, which the U.S. denies.
Airspace argument

U.S. and Russia Spar Over 'Unsafe' Spy Plane Intercept Near Syria

Moscow denied its aircraft had acted irresponsibly, saying it had returned to its base after the U.S. aircraft changed course.
Conflicting narratives

Kremlin Says Russian Military Specialists Are Still in Venezuela, Contradicting Trump Tweet

Moscow has not been in touch with Trump on the subject, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russian drawdown

Russia Told U.S. 'Most of Their People' Have Left Venezuela, Trump Says

If true, it could mark a significant setback for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Nuclear tests

Russia Calls U.S. Nuclear Accusation an Attack on Global Arms Control

According to the U.S., Russia's activities might flout the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
Airspace defense

U.S. Fighter Jets Again Intercept Russian Bombers Off Alaska

Russian bombers had entered the North American defense zone a day earlier.
More sanctions

Kremlin Pledges a Response to New U.S. Sanctions on Russian Individuals

The United States imposed sanctions on a Chechen group and five people over human rights abuses.
Sochi Talks

It's Time for New U.S.-Russia Relations, Lavrov Tells Pompeo

"I'm here today because President Trump is committed to improving this relationship," Pompeo said.
opinion
Bruno Maçães

Syria and Now Iran: How the U.S. Is Driving Russia South

Trump’s decision to end Iran oil waivers will shift Russia's foreign policy down south.
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