Russia
Trump aide says US sanctions on Russia may be disproportionate
World
January 2, 2017
Trump aide says US sanctions on Russia may be disproportionate
A top aide to the president-elect Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Sunday that the White House may…
Russian foreign minister proposes expulsion of 35 US diplomats
World
December 30, 2016
Russian foreign minister proposes expulsion of 35 US diplomats
Russia's Foreign Ministry has recommended that the Kremlin expel 35 US diplomats from Russia in response to sanctions announced by…
Syria ceasefire, backed by Russia and Turkey, holds after initial clashes
Middle East
December 30, 2016
Syria ceasefire, backed by Russia and Turkey, holds after initial clashes
A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey which back opposing sides in the conflict, appeared to hold…
Turkey and Russia agree on proposal toward Syrian ceasefire, Anadolu says
Middle East
December 28, 2016
Turkey and Russia agree on proposal toward Syrian ceasefire, Anadolu says
Turkey and Russia have agreed on a proposal toward a general ceasefire in Syria, Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency said on…
Russia calls US move to supply Syria rebels weapons ‘hostile act’
Middle East
December 27, 2016
Russia calls US move to supply Syria rebels weapons ‘hostile act’
Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it viewed a US decision to ease restrictions on weapons supplies to Syrian rebels…
Russia’s ambassador to Turkey killed in Ankara shooting
World
December 19, 2016
Russia’s ambassador to Turkey killed in Ankara shooting
A gunman shot and killed Russia's ambassador to Turkey Monday at an art exhibition in Ankara, Russia's foreign ministry said.
CIA says Russia intervened to help Trump win White House – Washington Post
World
December 10, 2016
CIA says Russia intervened to help Trump win White House – Washington Post
The CIA has concluded that Russia intervened in the 2016 election to help President-elect Donald Trump win the White House,…
Ties between Russia and the Taliban worry Afghan, US officials
World
December 8, 2016
Ties between Russia and the Taliban worry Afghan, US officials
Afghan and American officials are increasingly worried that any deepening of ties between Russia and Taliban militants fighting to topple…
Oil dips as OPEC, Russian output rises ahead of production cut
Business
December 6, 2016
Oil dips as OPEC, Russian output rises ahead of production cut
Global oil prices slipped on Tuesday as crude output rose in most major export regions despite plans by OPEC and…
Russia’s Rosneft board to discuss buying stake in Shorouk concession in Egypt
Business
December 6, 2016
Russia’s Rosneft board to discuss buying stake in Shorouk concession in Egypt
The board of Russia's Rosneft plans to discuss buying a stake of up to 35 percent in the Shorouk concession,…