Russia
The latest on Russia. The largest country in the world by territory, Russia is one of the most populous countries in the world and is the most populous in Europe. Currently led by President Vladimir Putin, the government is comprised of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary. Relations between Russia and the United States are often at odds, with tensions dating back decades.
Russian lawmaker issues nuclear warning to US
"An attack on the Kaliningrad Region will mean an attack on Russia," said Leonid Slutsky.
Donald Trump's hopes of winning Nobel Peace Prize suffer blow
President Trump announced a deal to provide Ukraine with additional weapons on Monday.
NATO warns Russia about seizing territory in Europe
General Christopher Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, said allies could seize Kaliningrad "in a timeframe that is unheard of."
Russia accuses West of "robbery and looting"
They are pursuing "an aggressive neocolonial policy" on AI, a senior Russian diplomat said.
US citizen held at Russia airport with gun, $138K check
The woman was stopped at Moscow Vnukovo International Airport.
Russia's oil prices lag behind target
Fossil fuel revenues form the backbone of Russia's economy, which has been buffeted by sanctions following Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
China reacts as Russia floats new geopolitical power bloc with India
Closer cooperation between the nuclear-armed neighbors could pose a challenge to U.S. influence
Russia issues nuclear warning after Trump's weapons for Ukraine plan
President Trump's tone has shifted both toward Putin and regarding the continuation of U.S. military support for Ukraine.
Putin warned of Russian demographic crisis
Labor minister Anton Kotyakov told the Russian president that 10 million workers will be needed by 2030.
U.S. spy plane tracked near Iran
Flight data map shows the aircraft's mission near Iran just weeks after Israeli and U.S. attacks on its nuclear program
Russia strikes NATO ally's factory in "deliberate" attack
"Putin's criminal war is getting closer to our borders," Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on Wednesday.
Iran seeks backing from China and Russia after US airstrikes
Iran seeks collective security agreements to face threats from a group that includes China and Russia
NATO spy planes make pincer move over Russia
Flight data showed how American and British reconnaissance aircraft flew from England toward Russia on Monday.
China responds to Lindsey Graham Russia threat
The U.S. senator said China would feel the heat of his proposal as President Trump's attitude toward Russia hardens.
Donald Trump changes his tune on NATO
President Trump has expressed growing support for NATO, saying that member nations are now "paying their own bills."
List of US imports from Russia as Trump threatens secondary tariffs
President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs if Russia does not move forward on an agreement to end the war with Ukraine.
John Bolton warns Trump's Ukraine shift won't win him a Nobel prize
Bolton told Newsweek that Trump's pursuit of a Nobel Prize has clouded his foreign policy, particularly on the war in Ukraine.
Donald Trump issues new threat to Russia
President Donald Trump made the remarks during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Iran and China challenge US as alliance grows
Iran's foreign minister visits China after Israel conflict, highlighting efforts to deepen ties amid regional and U.S. tensions.
North Korea pledges 'unconditional support' to Russia in Ukraine war: KCNA
Kim Jong Un said he would "encourage all the measures taken by the Russian leadership" to resolve the war in Ukraine.
NATO ally scrambles fighter jets as Russia strikes near border
Poland deployed aircraft overnight in response to Russia's long-range strikes on Ukraine.
Russia sends North Korea's nukes signal to US allies
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who is on a visit to North Korea, said Moscow respects and understands why Pyongyang is developing its nuclear program.
NATO ally bordering Russia withdraws from international weapons treaty
Poland and the Baltic states also withdrew from the Ottawa Convention despite pleas from some leaders to maintain decorum in the face of Russian aggression.
China reacts after Ukraine arrests alleged spies
The Ukrainians accused the two men of spying on one of Kyiv's key weapons programs amid the war with Russia.
US spy plane restarts snooping on Russia as Trump loses patience with Putin
NATO aircraft have frequently circled the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad since the start of the war in Ukraine.
US alliance gets major missile defense boost against Pacific adversaries
Both the U.S. and Japan have developed and deployed missile defense networks to protect against emerging threats.
Russia reacts to Trump saying he threatened to bomb Moscow
Audio of Trump speaking about a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin has emerged.
Donald Trump threatened Putin and Xi he would bomb Moscow, Beijing: audio
The newly released audio captured Trump talking about his conversations with Putin and Xi.
Map shows "nuclear weapons-free zone" backed by Russia and China
Russia and China would be the first nuclear powers to sign a treaty barring use of the weapons in Southeast Asia.