Aug 19 Pentagon conducts test of previously banned missile By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The test off the coast of California on Sunday marks the resumption of an arms competition that some analysts worry could increase U.S.-Russian tensions. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 10:55 What we know about deadly radiation explosion at Russian military site An explosion at a Russian missile testing site last week killed at least seven people and caused widespread fears of a radiation leak. While officials offered little clarity, analysts believe the Russians were testing a nuclear-powered cruise missile – one… Continue watching
Aug 06 Jon Huntsman stepping down as U.S. ambassador to Russia By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press In his resignation letter, Huntsman urged the U.S. to hold Russia accountable for behavior that threatens its allies. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 4:44 U.S. withdrawal of nuclear treaty sparks arms race concerns By PBS NewsHour The Trump Administration on Friday formally withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, a Cold War-era arms pact with Russia that banned land-based missiles with ranges up to 3,410 miles. For years, the U.S. has accused Russia of violating the… Continue watching
Aug 02 Trump levies more sanctions on Russia in spy poisoning case By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press In March 2018, Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found unconscious on a park bench in the British town of Salisbury after being exposed to the nerve agent Novichok. Continue reading
Aug 02 U.S. and Russia pull out of Cold War-era arms control treaty By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press Washington and Moscow walked out of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces treaty that President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev signed in 1987, raising fears of a new arms race. Continue reading
Jul 31 Why has the deadly Idlib crisis been met with a 'collective shrug'? By Layla Quran Analysts and advocates say the Syrian regime and Russian forces will continue to attack with impunity unless the international community does more to stop them. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 9:51 Does Trump's new pick for intelligence director have the background for the job? President Trump has long had a contentious relationship with the nation’s intelligence community, publicly disagreeing over threats to U.S. national security such as Russia, Iran and North Korea. With Dan Coats stepping down as director of national intelligence, Trump is… Continue watching
Jul 29 Russian opposition leader returned to jail after suspected poisoning By Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press Alexei Navalny was rushed to a hospital Sunday with what authorities said was a suspected allergy attack inside a detention facility where he was serving a 30-day sentence for calling an unsanctioned protest. Continue reading
Jul 28 Diplomats recommit to saving Iran deal, oppose US sanctions By Kiyoko Metzler, Associated Press Representatives from Europe, China and Russia, which are still committed to the Iran nuclear deal, were meeting Sunday with Iran's representative in Vienna to discuss how to salvage the unraveling accord. Continue reading