Feb 12 Russia says it's ready for split if EU imposes new sanctions By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Asked if Russia is heading toward a split with the European Union, Lavrov answered: "We proceed from the assumption that we are ready for that."… Continue reading
Aug 11 New U.S. sanctions could pitch Russia relations to new low By Susannah George, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russia typically brushes off new U.S. sanctions. Not this time. Continue reading
Aug 09 Watch 5:20 What new U.S. sanctions for Skripal attack say to Russia The Trump administration on Wednesday announced new sanctions on Russia in response to Moscow’s use of a nerve agent on a former Russian double-agent and his daughter earlier this year in Britain. Russia has denied any involvement. William Brangham gets… Continue watching
Aug 08 U.S. to impose sanctions on Russia over nerve agent attack on former spy By Associated Press The United States will impose sanctions on Russia for its use of a nerve agent in an attempt to kill a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 5:18 New round of U.S. sanctions target Putin-connected oligarchs, officials By PBS News Hour The Trump administration announced new sanctions to punish Russia for "malign activity" around the world, targeting 24 Russian government officials and tycoons. John Yang speaks to special correspondent Ryan Chilcote about what makes the latest round different from previous actions… Continue watching
Jan 30 Putin: U.S. took 'hostile step' in publishing Russia list By Nataliya Vasilyeva, Josh Lederman, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday the Trump administration made a "hostile step" when it published a list of Russian businessmen and politicians as part of a sanctions law against Moscow. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 5:58 Trump and Congress play tug of war on health care and Russia sanctions By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin With significant divides on issues like health care and Russia, there appears to be growing tension between the White House and Capitol Hill. Lisa Desjardins and Nick Schifrin join Judy Woodruff for a closer look at both. Continue watching
Aug 02 Read Trump's full statement on why the Russia sanctions bill is 'seriously flawed' By Corinne Segal President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday morning that will impose sanctions on Russia but said in a statement that it was "seriously flawed."… Continue reading
Aug 02 Trump signs 'seriously flawed' Russia sanctions bill By Vivian Salma, Associated Press White House officials say President Donald Trump has signed a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia. Continue reading
Aug 01 WATCH: Tillerson says he isn't 'very happy' with Russia sanctions, but is hopeful about improving relations By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Tillerson also sought to dispel speculation that he is frustrated and looking for a way out. Continue reading