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Articles with tag "U.S."

‘CORRECT TO WAIT’

Russia Won’t Congratulate Biden on U.S. Election Victory Before Official Results – Kremlin

World leaders rushed to congratulate Biden after U.S. networks declared him the winner of the Nov. 3 presidential vote.
U.S. Presidential Race

Russia Says 'Obvious Shortcomings' in U.S. Election System

Moscow hopes the United States will be able to elect the next president in "full compliance with the American constitution" and "avoid mass riots."
steele dossier

Russian Loses UK Libel Case Against Trump Dossier Author

Christopher Steele was not legally responsible for the dossier's publication by BuzzFeed, the judge said.
opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Russia Policy Priorities for a Biden Presidency

A Biden administration would see a major shift in presidential attitudes towards Russia and Putin personally, which is unlikely to be welcome in Moscow...
opinion Tatyana Stanovaya

A Farewell to Trump? Russia’s Elite Braces for U.S. Elections

The ruling elite is divided over who would be Russia's best bet in the U.S. presidential race.
New Start

W. House Calls Putin Proposal on Nuclear Treaty 'Non-Starter'

The U.S. rejected Vladimir Putin's proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty for one year unconditionally.
Unsolicited texts

U.S. Spams Russians With Texts Offering Rewards for Election Meddling Info

The State Department confirmed that the SMS messages are real.
war of words

Putin Criticizes U.S. Coronavirus Response, Condemns 'Mayhem and Rioting' at Anti-Racism Protests

In a major interview, Vladimir Putin discussed anti-racism protests in the U.S. and Europe
DEFENSE PACT

Russia Calls U.S. Leaving Open Skies Treaty a 'Blow' to European Security

The pact is rooted in Cold War efforts to prevent a conflict between the two countries.
news

Putin and Trump Hail Trust and Cooperation on WWII Anniversary

Russian and U.S. Presidents issue rare joint statement, signalling need to work together for “common goal.”
'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.
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