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Top Trump envoys signal no quick changes to U.S.-Russia ties

By Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The Trump administration signaled Thursday there will be no change soon in U.S.-Russian relations, putting the onus on Moscow to prove itself if it wants closer cooperation with Washington.

Flynn exit creates vacuum that Trump’s pragmatists may fill

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

The dramatic departure of President Donald Trump's hard-hitting national security adviser creates a vacuum of power and raises a key question: Will the pragmatists in the administration now gain clout?…

U.S. plans to shift military assets to Syria in Russia deal

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The U.S. military will have to shift surveillance aircraft from other regions and increase the number of intelligence analysts to coordinate attacks with Russia under the Syria cease-fire deal.

U.S. and Russia agree to plan aimed at ending Syria’s war, says Kerry

By Associated Press

The United States and Russia announced early Saturday a breakthrough agreement on Syria that foresees a nationwide cease-fire starting early next week, followed by an unlikely new military partnership between the rival governments targeting the Islamic State and al-Qaida.

Kerry: ‘Clarity’ achieved with Russia on Syria truce steps

By Jamey Keaten, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

GENEVA — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov "have achieved clarity" on a path to restore a truce in Syria but details remain to be worked out.

U.S. accepts Russia’s offer to hold military talks on Syria

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Amid increasing unease and uncertainty over Russia's intentions, the Obama administration plans to accept an offer from Russia for direct talks on its military buildup in Syria that U.S. officials believe is aimed at propping up Syrian President…

Officials: Iran nuke talks solving some issues, not others

By George Jahn, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program reached a critical phase Monday with diplomats struggling to overcome substantial differences just a day before a deadline for the outline of an agreement.

Clashes with pro-Russian separatists intensify in eastern Ukraine

By Kayla Ruble

Triggered in part by a security officer's death, Ukraine's acting president Oleksander Turchinov said on Sunday that the country's armed forces were planning to launch a "full-scale anti-terrorist operation" against the pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.

Klitschko will support billionaire candy king for Ukraine presidency

By Kayla Ruble

Former world boxing champion and protest leader Vitali Klitschko announced on Saturday that he will not run in the upcoming Ukrainian presidential elections.

Ukraine leader flees capital as clashes continue

By Kayla Ruble

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and his administration abandoned government buildings in Kiev on Saturday. The embattled president accused the opposition of conducting a coup.