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Macron says nations must 'define red lines' with Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron says that while dialogue with Russia is essential, “clear red lines” carrying possible ...

Czechs expel 18 Russians over huge depot explosion in 2014

The Czech Republic announced Saturday that it was expelling 18 Russian diplomats who it has identified as spies in a case ...

On foreign policy decisions, Biden faces drag of pragmatism

President Joe Biden this past week found himself in search of a foreign policy sweet spot: somewhere between pulling a ...

White House: Intel on Russian 'bounties' on US troops shaky

The White House says that the intelligence community does not have conclusive evidence that Russian intelligence operatives ...

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

The Biden administration announced Thursday the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against several ...

Ukraine seeks stronger Western backing amid Russian buildup

Ukraine's top diplomat asked Thursday for stronger Western backing, saying “words of support aren't enough” amid escalating ...

Biden announces tough new sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden announces tough new sanctions on Russia, expelling 10 diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of ...

EXPLAINER: What's behind the conflict in eastern Ukraine?

Tensions are rising over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, with growing violations of a cease-fire and a massive Russian ...

Armenia discussing military base expansion with Russia

Armenia discussing military base expansion with Russia

Russian President Putin gets 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he got his second COVID-19 vaccine shot, three weeks after getting the first ...

India to approve coronavirus shots green-lit by WHO, others

India said Tuesday that it will approve the use of all coronavirus vaccines that have been given an emergency nod by the ...

Ukraine's leader requests a talk with Putin, gets no answer

Ukraine's leader has asked for a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Russian troop buildup across his ...

Czech foreign minister fired in government reshuffle

Czech Republic’s foreign minister was fired Monday in a government reshuffle less than six months before the parliamentary ...

Kremlin says it fears full-scale fighting in Ukraine's east

The Kremlin said Friday it fears a resumption of full-scale fighting in eastern Ukraine and could take steps to protect ...

Russia wants Slovakia to return its Sputnik V vaccines

Russia asked Slovakia on Thursday to return its Sputnik V vaccines it has received “due to multiple contract violations.” The ...

Lavrov says US policy towards Russia is 'dumb,' ineffective

Russia's top diplomat on Thursday described U.S. policy toward Moscow as “dumb” and warned that his country will retaliate ...

US supports de-escalation at Ukraine-Russia border

The United States is aware of Russian military movements along the eastern border of Ukraine and supports easing tensions in ...

Leaders of Russia and China tighten their grips, grow closer

They're not leaders for life — not technically, at least. But in political reality, the powerful tenures of China's Xi ...

Russia to boost ties with Pakistan, supply military gear

Russia’s foreign minister on Wednesday said Moscow and Islamabad will boost ties in the fight against terrorism, with Russia ...

Putin signs law allowing him 2 more terms as Russia's leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that ...