Donald Trump decided not to invite representatives of Russia to his presidential inauguration. This was confirmed by an assistant to the Russian president. Trump's inauguration is planned for January 20.
A top adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked on Friday if Moscow will be sending a representative to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration following news China's vice president will attend the event.
A Russian court upheld the jail term of Robert Shonov, a former US consulate worker sentenced for "secret collaboration with a foreign state."
The hotline between the two capitals has averted war in the past, but cool heads will be needed in Trump's White House and Putin's Kremlin
WASHINGTON - The United States on Wednesday took fresh action targeting Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, taking aim at efforts to circumvent U.S. sanctions as Washington continues to increase pressure on Moscow in the final days of the Biden administration.
The White House cautioned Vladimir Putin last year after U.S. intelligence found that Russia was preparing to send explosive packages on cargo planes.
U_S_ Treasury nominee Scott Bessent plans to say at his confirmation hearing that President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to unleash “a new economic golden age.”
The United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, seeking to increase pressure on Moscow in the Biden administration's final days and protect some sanctions previously imposed.
The U.S. Treasury Department is expanding the web of sanctions on companies and institutions supporting Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.
The treasury secretary nominee said he has no qualms about tightening sanctions against Russia and Russian energy products if Trump is in favor of doing so.
Ukraine said the strikes hit Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia overnight. Russia called the Kyiv strikes a response to Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod.