US-Russia

'A brave man'

Putin congratulates Trump on election victory

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.

After Navalny's death:

US sanctions more than 500 Russian targets

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."

Biden lashes out at Putin during fundraiser

US President says Russian President is a "crazy SOB" as he warns about a possible threat of a nuclear conflict.

Trump:

'Time for the US to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine'

Former President says Putin has been "somewhat weakened" by last weekend's mutiny.

Special Counsel:

'FBI probe of Trump-Russia collusion was flawed'

Special Counsel John Durham finds FBI investigation into alleged collusion between Russia and Trump was based on flimsy evidence.

US sanctions Iran for detaining Americans

Russia’s Federal Security Service also sanctioned for holding Americans unjustly captive.

Russian jet causes US drone to crash over Black Sea

The US military describes the maneuver as "reckless", Washington summons Russian ambassador following the incident.

Report:

US National Security Adviser held secret talks with Putin aides

The report comes amid tensions following Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

Pompeo:

'Biden’s Armageddon comment was reckless'

Former Secretary of State: Biden's warning on Russia nuclear risk shows one of the greatest foreign policy failures of the last decades.

US official:

'We'll respond decisively to Russian use of nuclear weapons'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan: If Russia uses nukes against Ukraine, there will be catastrophic consequences.

Watch: US basketball star on trial in Moscow

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 prisoner swap for female basketball star

Russia turns down deal to swap WNBA star Brittney Griner for notorious weapons dealer serving 25 years for conspiring to kill Americans.

US official:

'We're looking at labeling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism'

State Department spokesperson says officials are looking at every tool available to hold Russia accountable for war in Ukraine.

US downgrades trade status with Russia

Biden announces that the US will downgrade its trade status with Russia and also ban imports of Russian seafood, alcohol and diamonds.

UNSC to discuss alleged US biological activities in Ukraine

Russia requests Security Council meeting a day after claiming US conducts “military biological activities" in Ukraine.

Russia:

'US sanctions a stumbling block for Iran nuclear deal'

State Department says US sanctions imposed on Russia are not related to 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Pelosi supports banning Russian oil imports

House Speaker says she supports banning Russian oil imports to the US, amid escalating war in Ukraine.

Report:

US to ban Russian flights from its airspace

Officials say US government will announce a ban on Russian flights from American airspace as soon as Wednesday.

US expels 12 Russian diplomats at the UN

Washington cites national security concerns as reason for the move. Russian ambassador: We will respond.

Blinken cancels meeting with Russian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State says he will no longer meet with Russian Foreign Minister in Geneva.

US moves embassy staff out of Ukraine

Source says move could be reversed on Tuesday if Russia doesn't invade Ukraine.

US condemns Putin:

'We are ready to respond immediately'

White House says Biden will announce measures against Russia following recognition of independence of separatists in Ukraine.

US warns Americans in Russia of potential attacks

US embassy in Moscow urges Americans to "have evacuation plans that do not rely on US government assistance".

US official:

'Russian claims on Ukraine withdrawal are false'

Senior US official says Russia has added as many as 7,000 troops near Ukraine border in recent days.

Biden:

'American citizens in Ukraine should leave now'

US President warns American citizens who remain in Ukraine: Things could go crazy quickly.

US says Russia plotting to fabricate attack by Ukraine

US accuses Kremlin of plot to fabricate attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as pretext to attack Ukraine.

Senators working on 'mother of all sanctions' against Russia

Senators Bob Menendez and Jim Risch say they are confident they can pass "massive" sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine.

US Defense Secretary:

'Putin has the capability to attack Ukraine'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says conflict in Ukraine is not inevitable, urges Putin to back down.

Biden: I'd consider personal sanctions against Putin

US President says he would consider personally sanctioning Russian President if Russia invades Ukraine.

Biden speaks to allies amid tensions with Russia

Biden holds video call with European allies amid threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine.

US to citizens: Do not travel to Russia

Biden reportedly considering deploying US troops to NATO allies in the Baltics and Eastern Europe amid tensions with Moscow.

Biden to Ukrainian Pres.:

'We will act decisively if Russia invades Ukraine'

US President speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid Russian troop buildup near its border with Ukraine.

Biden and Putin speak for 50 minutes

White House says Biden "urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine" in phone call.

US warns Russia of 'consequences' if Navalny dies

Biden's national security advisor says Washington warned Russia that it would be held accountable if Kremlin critic dies in prison.

Russia expels US diplomats in retaliation for US sanctions

Russia announces it will expel 10 US diplomats and add eight others to its sanctions list.

'Prepared to respond if Russia interferes with our democracy'

Biden discusses the reasons behind his decision to sanction Russia and Russian officials due to its meddling in US election.

Putin's eerie wish for Biden: 'I wish him good health'

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 intelligence: Russia likely behind last month's hacks

US Director of National Intelligence says hackers who breached several federal agencies appeared to be collecting intelligence.

Russia dismisses US sanctions on Iran

Russia says it intends to trade with Iran once a UN arms embargo expires next month.

DOJ drops case against Trump's former adviser

Department of Justice to drop case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn for charges of lying to the FBI.

Former Trump adviser sentenced to prison

US President’s former adviser Roger Stone sentenced to three years and four months in prison for lying to Congress and witness tampering.

Russian ship nearly collides with US ship

US Navy says Russian Navy spy ship nearly collided with US guided-missile destroyer in North Arabian Sea despite multiple warning signals.

Trump warns Russia against election meddling

White House says Trump warned Russian FM Lavrov against meddling in 2020 election. Lavrov: The issue didn't come up.

US, Russia hold high-level counterterrorism dialogue

Deputy Secretary of State holds Counterterrorism Dialogue in Vienna with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister.

Trump said he discussed 'Russian hoax' with Putin

Trump says he briefly discussed Mueller report in a call with Russian counterpart.

US Deputy Attorney General to resign

Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Robert Mueller to investigate Russia election meddling, to leave job on May 11.

Mueller report to be made public on Thursday

Democrats take issue with fact that report won't be presented to Congress until after A-G's press conference.

Pence: A great day for America

US Vice President welcomes findings of Special Counsel's investigation on Russian interference in presidential election.

Trump: This was an illegal takedown that failed

Trump responds to Mueller report: Hopefully somebody’s going to look at the other side.

Special counsel concludes Russia investigation

Robert Mueller submits report to Attorney General, marking the end of his investigation into Russian interference in 2016 election.

Report: Mueller to submit report on Russia next week

US Attorney General Bill Barr reportedly will announce as early as next week the completion of special counsel Russia investigation.

Judge rules: Former Trump campaign manager lied to FBI

Federal judge rules that Paul Manafort intentionally lied to the FBI and special counsel Robert Mueller multiple times.

Russia: US policy could lead to Israel-Lebanon war

Russia’s Ambassador to Lebanon says US trying to "sow discord" in the region, warns its policy could spark Israel-Lebanon conflict.

Zarif: Deals with US not worth the ink

Iranian Foreign Minister mocks US after it suspends Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia.

US withdraws from nuclear arms treaty with Russia

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces US is suspending Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty due to Russian violations.

Mueller's Russia probe nearly complete

Acting US attorney general says special counsel has almost finished investigation into collusion and Russian interference in 2016 election.

Report: Trump tried to conceal details of Putin meetings

Washington Post reports Trump went to extraordinary lengths to conceal details of his conversations with the Russian President.

House Committee to look into report on Trump as Russian agent

House Judiciary Committee to look into report that FBI opened an investigation on whether Trump worked as agent for Russia.

Trump's former attorney to testify before Congress

Michael Cohen will voluntarily testify on February 7 before the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

Former FBI chief: Four Americans investigated in Russia probe

James Comey tells lawmakers FBI launched investigations of four Americans in July 2016. Trump was not one of the four.