Russia–United States relations
Russian Embassy Denies US Election Meddling, Calls Accusations “Malicious Slander”
The Russian embassy in Washington dismissed accusations of interference in the US presidential election, calling them "malicious slander," according to a statement cited by Reuters. The embassy claimed that allegations of "Russian machinations" were unfounded and intended for use in internal political battles in the US.
Lavrov: Moscow and Washington are “on the verge of a direct military conflict”
The United States and Russia are “on the verge of a direct military conflict,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview published today in the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet.
Turkish Defense Ministry sources neither confirm nor deny S-400 report
Turkish Defense Ministry sources have neither confirmed nor denied a recent report in Kathimerini that said Turkey and the US are planning to stockpile Russian-made S-400s, with the aim of lifting CAATSA sanctions and returning Turkey to the F-35 procurement program.
Stoltenberg, at farewell event, lauds ‘valuable’ NATO allies Greece, Turkey
Outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg insisted on Thursday that Greece and Turkey "are two valuable and important allies" that contribute to common defense and security in different ways, playing an important role in NATO and being part of decision-making on a daily basis.
Russia expels 6 British diplomats it accuses of spying
Russia on Sept. 13 accused six British diplomats of spying and said it decided to expel them, an announcement that comes as tensions between Moscow and the West grow during an intensified push by Ukraine to loosen restrictions on using weapons provided by the U.S. and Britain to strike Russia.
US, UK top diplomats in Ukraine to discuss long-range weapons
The U.S. and British top diplomats began a visit Wednesday to Ukraine, where they will discuss further easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, whose alleged acquisition of Iranian missiles has raised new fears.
Russia Accused of Covert Campaign to Influence 2024 US Election, Faces Sanctions
The United States has imposed sanctions on ten individuals and two entities from Russia, accusing them of trying to influence the 2024 US presidential election. The US Department of the Treasury described these actions as part of a broader effort to counter Russia's alleged attempts to manipulate public opinion ahead of the November election.
Russia Imposes Entry Bans on 92 US Nationals, Targeting Journalists and Military Officials
Russia has imposed entry bans on 92 US nationals, including more than two dozen journalists, as announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday. The sanctions come in response to what Moscow describes as the Biden administration's "Russophobic policy" aimed at inflicting a "strategic defeat" on Russia, according to state media TASS.
Putin to strengthen ties with Azerbaijan during two-day visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Azerbaijan for a two-day official visit starting Sunday to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss regional and international developments, the Kremlin announced on Friday.
Cold War Echoes: Putin's Warning on US Long-Range Missiles in Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning that if the United States goes ahead with deploying long-range missile systems in Germany, Moscow will respond by positioning its weapons within striking distance of Western targets, as reported by Reuters. He compared the current situation to the Cold War era, particularly the deployment of American Pershing missiles in Europe.