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Articles with tag "U.S."

'PUTIN'S CHEF'

Putin Ally to Sue U.S. for $50Bln Over 'Wrongful Persecution'

Yevgeny Prigozhin made the announcement after the U.S. Justice Department dropped charges against his company Concord.
Russian Hacker

FBI Arrests Russian Accused of Heading Hacker 'Storefront'

U.S. authorities have arrested a Russian national who ran a hacker "storefront" that took in at least $17 million by selling stolen personal data.
Podcast

Russia and Turkey Scramble to Avoid Conflict. And What do U.S. Democratic Primaries Mean for Moscow?

This week's most important news stories from Russia brought to you by Moscow Times journalists and expert commentators.
opinion
Gennady Rudkevich

In the West, Russia Backs Chaos, not Candidates

As long as the Russian people see democracy in the West as a failure, they will have lower expectations of their own government.
failed operation

U.S. Arrests Mexican Citizen Allegedly Recruited by Russia

"Fuentes admitted to law enforcement officers that he was directed by a Russian government official," the Justice Department said.
ESPIONAGE CASE

New U.S. Envoy Tells Russia to 'End Nightmare' for Jailed Ex-Marine

The ambassador accused Russian authorities of "shameful treatment" of alleged spy Paul Whelan.
new round

U.S. Issues Fresh Sanctions Over Russian-Annexed Crimea

The sanctions follow action taken on Tuesday by the European Union, which blacklisted seven of the same people.
DECONFLICTION HICCUPS

U.S. ‘Intercepted’ Russian General in Syria – State Dept

Russia and the U.S. have experienced “hiccups” in their military deconfliction efforts in Syria, including around 14 months ago.
opinion
Marianna Belenkaya

The Iran Crisis Can Be a Boost for Russia

If Syria becomes the setting for a clash between Washington and Tehran, it could be a major problem for Moscow.
NEW OWNER

U.S. Businessman Buys Russian-Language RTVI Broadcaster

The sale marks the first time the network will be majority owned by a foreign shareholder.
NOT TODAY

China And Russia Propose Lifting Some UN Sanctions on N. Korea

Russia said the move is aimed at encouraging talks between Washington and Pyongyang.
critical time

U.S. Senate Confirms Next U.S. Ambassador to Russia

John Sullivan will be the top U.S. diplomat in Russia at a particularly challenging time in the bilateral relationship.
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.
no trust

Russia Has Retaliation Ready if U.S. Quits Open Skies Treaty

Russia and the U.S., the world's two biggest nuclear powers, have used it to keep an eye on each other's activities.
'state banditry'

Russia Says U.S. Presence in Syria Illegal, Protects Oil Smugglers

Russia's Defense Ministry said Washington had no mandate to increase its military presence in Syria.
no choice

Kremlin Says U.S. Betrayed Kurds in Syria, Tells Kurds to Withdraw or Be Mauled

"Now the Americans prefer to leave the Kurds at the border with Turkey and almost force them to fight the Turks," Kremlin spokesman said.
opinion
Marianna Belenkaya

What Is Russia Up to in the Gulf?

Arab countries are being increasingly proactive in diversifying their connections. Moscow is making use of this to gain advantages.
'threat of war'

Last Soviet Leader Gorbachev Urges Russia, U.S. to Hold Nuclear Talks

The last major nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States, the New START treaty, is due to expire in 2021.
WEEKEND PROFILE

History Is Not on Putin’s Side, Says Former U.S. Ambassador

Michael McFaul believes the future of Russia is “normal, boring and democratic.”
mysterious trip

Russia Protests After U.S. Diplomats Found Near Secret Test Site

The diplomats were removed from a train near the site of a military testing accident that took place in August.
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