US-Russia

Russia-US talks over Ukraine tensions remain inconclusive amid Moscow's military buildup on its border

Moscow insists on guarantees to halt NATO's eastward expansion and even roll back the military alliance's deployments in Eastern Europe, while Washington firmly rejects the demands as a nonstarter.

Jan 11, 2022, 07:35 AM IST

US President Joe Biden vows to act decisively if Russia invades Ukraine

“President Biden made clear that the United States and its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement following the call.

Jan 03, 2022, 06:55 AM IST

US President Joe Biden hopes for progress in upcoming negotiations with Russia: White House

On late Thursday, Biden held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the leaders agreed to hold security guarantees talks in three formats: in Vienna, Geneva and Brussels.

Jan 01, 2022, 06:55 AM IST

US, its allies will respond decisively if Russia invades Ukraine: President Joe Biden tells President Putin during phone call

"President Joseph R Biden spoke today with President Vladimir Putin of Russia and urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement. 

Dec 31, 2021, 06:24 AM IST

Russia will pay 'terrible price' if it invades Ukraine: Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin

"I made it absolutely clear to President Putin ... that if he moves on Ukraine, the economic consequences for his economy are going to be devastating, devastating," Biden said. 

Dec 12, 2021, 06:15 AM IST

Kremlin accuses US of meddling in affairs, but says President Vladimir Putin ready to talk if new govt shows signs

 President Vladimir Putin would respond in kind if the new U.S. administration showed a willingness to talk, a Kremlin spokesman said on Sunday (January 24), while also accusing Washington of meddling in mass protests in support of detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Jan 25, 2021, 00:08 AM IST

US asked Russia for advice before Trump-Kim summit: Ifax

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet in Hanoi on Wednesday and Thursday, eight months after their historic summit in Singapore.

Feb 25, 2019, 11:51 AM IST

China, Russia pose challenge to US space capabilities: Pentagon

The Pentagon lists India as one of the nine countries and one international organisation which can independently launch spacecraft.

Feb 12, 2019, 10:24 AM IST

US removes Russian aluminium firm from sanctions list

The sanctions on the companies were never fully implemented, as the US repeatedly issued licenses allowing certain business activity while the two sides tried to work out a deal.

Jan 28, 2019, 11:16 AM IST

Bowing to US pressure, Kremlin channel RT registers as foreign agent

 The Russian state-controlled television channel RT bowed to US pressure Monday and registered as a foreign agent in the United States, as Moscow moved to impose reciprocal measures on US media.

Nov 14, 2017, 09:41 AM IST

Kremlin slams Washington's 'éxtremely scurrilous' hacking allegation; says stop talking or present proof

Barack Obama warned that the US would take action against Moscow after the White House accused Putin of direct involvement in cyber attacks designed to influence the US election.

Dec 16, 2016, 20:42 PM IST

US-Russia plan 'may be last chance to save Syria': John Kerry

US Secretary of State John Kerry Monday urged Syria's warring parties to observe a US-Russian brokered ceasefire and warned it could be the last chance to save the country.

Sep 13, 2016, 02:51 AM IST