News for US-Russia Russian President Putin's wish for President Biden after spat: '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 hacksUS Director of National Intelligence says hackers who breached several federal agencies appeared to be collecting intelligence. Russia dismisses US sanctions on IranRussia says it intends to trade with Iran once a UN arms embargo expires next month. Department of Justice drops case against Trump's former adviserDepartment of Justice to drop case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn for charges of lying to the FBI. Former Trump adviser sentenced to over three years in prisonUS 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 shipUS 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 meddlingWhite 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 dialogueDeputy Secretary of State holds Counterterrorism Dialogue in Vienna with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister. Trump said he discussed 'Russian hoax' with PutinTrump says he briefly discussed Mueller report in a call with Russian counterpart. US Deputy Attorney General to resignRod Rosenstein, who appointed Robert Mueller to investigate Russia election meddling, to leave job on May 11. Mueller report to be made public on ThursdayDemocrats take issue with fact that report won't be presented to Congress until after A-G's press conference. Pence: A great day for AmericaUS Vice President welcomes findings of Special Counsel's investigation on Russian interference in presidential election. Trump: This was an illegal takedown that failedTrump responds to Mueller report: Hopefully somebody’s going to look at the other side.Special counsel concludes Russia investigationRobert 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 weekUS 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 FBIFederal 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 warRussia’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 inkIranian Foreign Minister mocks US after it suspends Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia. US withdraws from nuclear arms treaty with RussiaSecretary of State Mike Pompeo announces US is suspending Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty due to Russian violations.Mueller's Russia probe nearly completeActing 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 meetingsWashington 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 agentHouse 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 CongressMichael Cohen will voluntarily testify on February 7 before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Former FBI chief: Four Americans investigated in Russia probeJames Comey tells lawmakers FBI launched investigations of four Americans in July 2016. Trump was not one of the four. US: Russia helped fabricate Syria chemical attackUnited States accuses Russia of helping fabricate a story about chemical weapons used by Syrian rebels. Special Counsel: No prison time for former Trump adviserSpecial Counsel asks federal court to spare Michael Flynn from prison time, citing his “substantial assistance” in Russia investigation.Trump: Meeting with Putin cancelled only because of UkraineUS President says Russia's military actions against Ukraine were the “sole reason” he cancelled meeting with Russian President at G20.Trump threatens to cancel summit with PutinTrump says he could cancel meeting with Russian President because of Russia’s maritime clash with Ukraine.Trump's former campaign manager violated plea dealPaul Manafort violated his plea agreement by lying to federal prosecutors, say Special Counsel Robert Mueller and Manafort's attorneys. Russia: US sanctions on Iran are illegitimateRussian Foreign Minister criticizes sanctions reimposed by the US on Iran.Trump to leave nuclear arms treaty with RussiaTrump announces he will leave Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, signed between Reagan and Gorbachev in 1987.Russian charged in US over plans to meddle in electionsRussian national charged with playing a key financial role in a Kremlin-backed plan to influence next month's congressional elections. Trump declassifies documents related to Russia probeTrump orders the declassification of highly sensitive documents related to investigation into Russian involvement in presidential election.Former Trump campaign chairman to cooperate with MuellerPaul Manafort agrees to cooperate with special counsel's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Pentagon: Russia will bear responsibility for Idlib attackPentagon warns Russia will bear responsibility for humanitarian crisis in Syria if there is an attack on Idlib.U.S. slaps more sanctions on RussiaRussian Deputy Foreign Minister says new U.S. sanctions are groundless and promises a response from Moscow.Report: Trump, Putin agreed that Iran should leave SyriaU.S. official: Trump and Putin agreed at summit that Iran should exit Syria, but Russia believes it will be difficult to accomplish. Russia: U.S. sanctions will not workRussian Deputy Foreign Minister says attempts to pressure Russia won't work after U.S. sanctions Russian bank over North Korea.Report: Russian spy found at American embassySuspected Russian spy reportedly worked in the American embassy in Moscow for more than a decade.Trump postpones follow-up meeting with PutinWhite House announces follow-up meeting between Trump and Russian counterpart will be postponed until next year. Trump: I'll be Putin's 'worst enemy' if dealings don't work outU.S. President vows that if his dealings with Russian President Vladimir Putin don't "work out, I'll be the worst enemy he's ever had."Trump invites Putin to WashingtonTrump directs national security adviser John Bolton to invite Russian President to Washington in the fall, says White House. White House: Trump does believe Russia would target electionWhite House press secretary says Trump and his administration are working to ensure Russia is unable to meddle in U.S. elections.Trump: I hold Putin personally responsible for meddlingTrump tells CBS he would hold Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible for interference in 2016 election.Trump: I accept intelligence on Russian meddlingTrump walks back remarks at press conference with Putin about Russian interference in 2016 election.Trump: 'Phony witch hunt' driving us and Russia apartTrump says biggest wedge between U.S. and Russia is Mueller probe into Russian interference in 2016 election. Russian woman charged with spying in U.S.29-year-old Russian woman accused of acting as a covert agent inside the U.S. on behalf of a senior Kremlin official. McCain blasts 'disgraceful' Trump-Putin meetingArizona Senator among series of lawmakers to criticize Trump following his summit with Russian President. Putin on alleged involvement in U.S. election: RidiculousRussian President hails cooperation between U.S. and Russia, says he's ready to extend START treaty. Trump 'might' ask Putin to extradite accused hackersU.S. President says he may ask Russian counterpart to extradite 12 Russian intelligence officers accused of hacking DNC.McCain to Trump: Hold Putin accountable or cancel meetingArizona Senator suggests Trump cancel his meeting with Russian President if he won't hold him "accountable" for aggression toward the U.S. 12 Russians indicted in DNC hackingSpecial counsel Robert Mueller indicts 12 Russian intelligence officers in 2016 hacking of Democratic National Committee (DNC).Trump's former campaign manager sent to jailFederal judge orders Paul Manafort to jail after revoking his bail. Trump informed he's not target of Mueller probeSources: Deputy Attorney General told Trump he is not a target of Special Counsel's Russia investigation.Report: Trump halts sanctions on RussiaOfficials say Trump halted plan to impose additional economic sanctions on Russia in response to its continued support of the Assad regime. House Committee: No Trump-Russia collusionHouse Intelligence Committee says its investigation into alleged Russian meddling in 2016 election found no collusion by Trump's campaign. Putin: Maybe Jews were responsible for election meddlingRussian President suggests Jews or other minorities might have been behind attempts to interfere in U.S. elections. |
