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diplomatic departures

U.S., EU Ambassadors Leave Russia as Tenures End

Their departures come amid the lowest point in Russia's relations with the West since its invasion of Ukraine.

'outstanding abilities'

Russian Team Praises U.S. Basketball Star Griner in Court

"Our aim was to show what a big role she played in the club, in Russian basketball in general," UMMC Yekaterinburg director told reporters.

catch me if you can

U.S. Orders Seizure of 2 Abramovich Aircraft

Both planes are believed to be in jurisdictions that will ignore the U.S. seizure order.

self-limitations

U.S. Curbs Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine – WP

The distinction between intelligence-sharing and “targeting information” can help the U.S show it is not a party to the conflict.

'Personal Blow'

U.S. Holds Sanctions on Rumored Putin ‘Mistress’ Kabaeva – WSJ

Officials said that imposing sanctions on Kabaeva could hamper efforts to negotiate peace in Ukraine.

U.S. Expresses 'Deep Concerns' on Russia-China 'Alignment'

Moscow and Beijing have drawn closer in what Washington sees as an increasingly hostile alliance of the authoritarian nuclear powers.

U.S. 'Working Actively' on Deal for Polish Fighter Jets to Ukraine

Any deal would require White House approval and support in the U.S. Congress, and likely NATO support as well.

'ill-gotten gains'

Biden Warns 'Dictator' Putin, Oligarchs as Russia Bombards Ukraine

"We are coming for your ill-begotten gains," Biden told Russian oligarchs.

nuclear posture

U.S. Downplays Putin Nuclear Mobilization

State Department spokesman Ned Price said Washington sees "no reason" to change the alert levels of the U.S. nuclear force despite Putin's Sunday announcement...

U.S. Embassy Claim of Looming Terror Attack ‘Highly Unusual,’ Kremlin Says

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow had warned citizens of terrorist threats in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

'Weeks or days'

Biden 'Convinced' Putin Has Made Decision to Invade Ukraine

The U.S. President said he believes Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine and that the attack could begin "in the coming days."

'prudent measure'

U.S. Troop Reinforcements Arrive Near Poland-Ukraine Border

AFP reporters saw soldiers disembarking from two Boeing C-17 military transport planes and boarding buses.

U.S. To Send Troops to Eastern Europe Amid Russia Tensions

Joe Biden announced the small troop deployment in a bid to maintain pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

U.S. Says 'Too Early To Tell' if Russia Serious on Security Talks

Russia has demanded a legally binding non-expansion guarantee from the NATO alliance.

Russia Rules Out Concessions at Ukraine Talks with U.S.

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister said the Kremlin was "disappointed" with signals coming from Washington and from Brussels.

Russia Still 'Escalating' Troop Buildup on Ukraine Border – U.S.

Germany also said Moscow was continuing to deploy troops towards Ukraine.

ELECTION INTERFERENCE

Source for Dossier Tying Trump 2016 to Russia Arrested

The dossier, a compendium of raw intelligence reports, sparked strong concerns that Trump could be beholden to Moscow.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

U.S., Russia Launch Discreet New Round of Talks in Geneva

Diplomats from the world’s top two nuclear powers are expected to discuss issues related to defense, technology and space.

U.S. Reviewing Russia’s ‘Market Economy’ Status

Latest trade dispute could limit Russian industrial exports to the U.S.

U.S., Russia Clash Over Embassy Staff Levels Again

Argument over staffing levels at embassies continues after U.S. forced to lay off almost 200 staff across Russia.

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