Trump imposes major sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, urging a Ukraine ceasefire. Treasury warns of further action and calls on allies to join the effort to pressure Putin’s war machine.
James Comey indicted for false statement and obstruction in relation to the probe of Russian interference in the 2016 elections.
President Trump orders two nuclear submarines to deploy near Russia, warning of “unintended consequences” after provocative threats from Dmitry Medvedev.
US President says Putin agrees Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons; warns Tehran is stalling as time runs short.
Sources told NBC News that several US allies, including Israel, fear exposure of classified sources as the Trump administration shifts its approach to Moscow.
US President announces that he anticipates multiple in-person meetings with Russian President, with the first likely to take place in Saudi Arabia at a date not yet known.
Moscow releases Marc Fogel, an American imprisoned since 2021 on drug charges, as part of an "exchange," the White House announces.
In first public comments on US election, Russian President congratulates Trump on his victory and commends Trump’s courage during the assassination attempt against him last July.
President Joe Biden says the measures aim to ensure Russian President Vladimir Putin "pays an even steeper price for his aggression abroad and repression at home."
US President says Russian President is a "crazy SOB" as he warns about a possible threat of a nuclear conflict.
Former President says Putin has been "somewhat weakened" by last weekend's mutiny.
Special Counsel John Durham finds FBI investigation into alleged collusion between Russia and Trump was based on flimsy evidence.
Russia’s Federal Security Service also sanctioned for holding Americans unjustly captive.
The US military describes the maneuver as "reckless", Washington summons Russian ambassador following the incident.
The report comes amid tensions following Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
Former Secretary of State: Biden's warning on Russia nuclear risk shows one of the greatest foreign policy failures of the last decades.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan: If Russia uses nukes against Ukraine, there will be catastrophic consequences.
The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is accused of smuggling cannabis into Russia in what many say is a 'show trial'.
Russia turns down deal to swap WNBA star Brittney Griner for notorious weapons dealer serving 25 years for conspiring to kill Americans.
State Department spokesperson says officials are looking at every tool available to hold Russia accountable for war in Ukraine.
Biden announces that the US will downgrade its trade status with Russia and also ban imports of Russian seafood, alcohol and diamonds.
Russia requests Security Council meeting a day after claiming US conducts “military biological activities" in Ukraine.
State Department says US sanctions imposed on Russia are not related to 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
House Speaker says she supports banning Russian oil imports to the US, amid escalating war in Ukraine.
Officials say US government will announce a ban on Russian flights from American airspace as soon as Wednesday.
Washington cites national security concerns as reason for the move. Russian ambassador: We will respond.
Secretary of State says he will no longer meet with Russian Foreign Minister in Geneva.
Source says move could be reversed on Tuesday if Russia doesn't invade Ukraine.
White House says Biden will announce measures against Russia following recognition of independence of separatists in Ukraine.
US embassy in Moscow urges Americans to "have evacuation plans that do not rely on US government assistance".
Senior US official says Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near Ukraine border in recent days.
US President warns American citizens who remain in Ukraine: Things could go crazy quickly.
US accuses Kremlin of plot to fabricate attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as pretext to attack Ukraine.
Senators Bob Menendez and Jim Risch say they are confident they can pass "massive" sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says conflict in Ukraine is not inevitable, urges Putin to back down.
US President says he would consider personally sanctioning Russian President if Russia invades Ukraine.
Biden holds video call with European allies amid threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Biden reportedly considering deploying US troops to NATO allies in the Baltics and Eastern Europe amid tensions with Moscow.
US President speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid Russian troop buildup near its border with Ukraine.
White House says Biden "urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine" in phone call.
Biden's national security advisor says Washington warned Russia that it would be held accountable if Kremlin critic dies in prison.
Russia announces it will expel 10 US diplomats and add eight others to its sanctions list.
Biden discusses the reasons behind his decision to sanction Russia and Russian officials due to its meddling in US election.
Biden called Russia's Putin a 'killer', describing him as 'soulless', and said he would pay for alleged Russian meddling in U.S. election.
US Director of National Intelligence says hackers who breached several federal agencies appeared to be collecting intelligence.
Russia says it intends to trade with Iran once a UN arms embargo expires next month.
Department of Justice to drop case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn for charges of lying to the FBI.
US President’s former adviser Roger Stone sentenced to three years and four months in prison for lying to Congress and witness tampering.
US Navy says Russian Navy spy ship nearly collided with US guided-missile destroyer in North Arabian Sea despite multiple warning signals.
White House says Trump warned Russian FM Lavrov against meddling in 2020 election. Lavrov: The issue didn't come up.
Deputy Secretary of State holds Counterterrorism Dialogue in Vienna with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister.
Trump says he briefly discussed Mueller report in a call with Russian counterpart.
Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Robert Mueller to investigate Russia election meddling, to leave job on May 11.
Democrats take issue with fact that report won't be presented to Congress until after A-G's press conference.
US Vice President welcomes findings of Special Counsel's investigation on Russian interference in presidential election.
Trump responds to Mueller report: Hopefully somebody’s going to look at the other side.
Robert Mueller submits report to Attorney General, marking the end of his investigation into Russian interference in 2016 election.
US Attorney General Bill Barr reportedly will announce as early as next week the completion of special counsel Russia investigation.
Federal judge rules that Paul Manafort intentionally lied to the FBI and special counsel Robert Mueller multiple times.
Russia’s Ambassador to Lebanon says US trying to "sow discord" in the region, warns its policy could spark Israel-Lebanon conflict.
