WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States should weigh new sanctions on Russia to deter its “malign” actions, a senior Democratic lawmaker said on Tuesday after a White House briefing on […]
Russia offered Afghan militants bounties to kill U.S. troops: NY Times
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. intelligence has concluded that the Russian military offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants in Afghanistan to kill American troops and other coalition forces, the New York Times […]
Exclusive: Kremlin hopes big companies and prize draws will boost Putin vote turnout: documents
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin has asked some Russian companies to mount internal information campaigns to boost turnout in a nationwide vote on constitutional reforms that could allow President Vladimir […]
Exclusive: Russian hiring of Syrians to fight in Libya accelerated in May
(Reuters) – A Russian drive to recruit Syrians to fight in Libya for militia leader Khalifa Haftar accelerated in May when hundreds of mercenaries were signed up, five Syrian opposition […]
UPDATE 1-Central bank says Russian banking profits fell six-fold in April
(Adds details, background) MOSCOW, May 26 (Reuters) – Russian bank profits fell to 32 billion roubles ($451 million) in April, a six-fold drop from March, its central bank said on […]
Trump calls for arms control with Russia and China in Putin call
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump stressed his desire for arms control that includes both Russia and China in a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, […]
Russia sees record rise in coronavirus cases, deaths
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia saw a record daily rise in new coronavirus cases and related deaths on Tuesday, its coronavirus crisis response centre said, with data suggesting the world’s biggest […]
U.S. envoy blasts Moscow's 'secret' trial of ex-marine charged with spying
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The U.S. ambassador in Moscow accused Russian authorities on Monday of making a mockery of justice after he was turned away for a second time from what […]
Pompeo tells Russia's Lavrov any new arms control talks must include China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told his Russian counterpart on Friday that any future arms control talks must focus on an American proposal for a new […]
Russia reports nearly 28,000 coronavirus cases after new record daily rise
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia reported 3,448 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, up from 3,388 the day earlier. The overall number of cases reached 27,938. Thirty-four people […]