World Jan 27 Russian lawmakers approve New START nuclear treaty extension By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press
World Apr 16 Russia says UN delaying fact-finding mission visit in Syria A senior Russian diplomat told reporters in Moscow that what is hampering a speedy resolution of the mission's visit to the Syrian town of Douma, affected by the alleged chemical attack, was "the consequences of the illegal, unlawful military action,"… By Sarah el Deeb and Nataliya Vasileyva, Associated Press
Politics Sep 09 U.S., Russia diplomats look to calm tensions in talks U.S. and Russian envoys are to meet in Finland this coming week in a bid to calm diplomatic tensions that have risen to levels of the Cold War. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Nation Jul 17 As U.S.-Russia talks resume, Moscow demands return of seized compounds Undersecretary of State Tom Shannon and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov were meeting on Monday. U.S. officials downplayed chances for a breakthrough. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press