Apr 21 Senate panel backs assessment that Russia interfered in 2016 By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The report rejects Trump's claims that the intelligence community was biased against him when it concluded that Russia had interfered on his behalf in the election. Continue reading
Apr 02 Russia's Putin orders non-working month to curb coronavirus By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Putin said he was extending the non-working policy he ordered earlier for this week to remain in force throughout April. He said there are exceptions for essential industries will keep operating, and grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. Continue reading
Apr 02 Trump says he expects Russia and Saudi Arabia to cut oil production By Associated Press President Trump says he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia will end an oil war and dramatically cut production. Continue reading
Mar 25 Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule By Daria Litvinova, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 4:49 News Wrap: Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison In our news wrap Wednesday, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison. The 67-year-old faced a maximum of 29 years after being convicted of raping one woman in 2013 and sexually assaulting another in 2006. Continue watching
Mar 11 Russia alters constitution to keep Vladimir Putin in power beyond 2024 By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press A nationwide vote on the proposed amendments is set for April 22, while Kremlin critics condemned the move as a cynical manipulation and called for protests. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 3:13 News Wrap: Appeals court rules DOJ must share Mueller grand jury material In our news wrap Tuesday, a U.S. federal appeals court ordered the Justice Department to hand over grand jury testimony from the special counsel’s Russia probe. The panel ruled 2-to-1 that the House is entitled to the material as part… Continue watching
Mar 05 Russian, Turkish presidents announce Syria cease-fire By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Both Russia and Turkey appear eager to avoid a showdown now also, but the sharply conflicting interests in Idlib province make it difficult to negotiate a mutually acceptable compromise. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 4:58 Amid reported Russian meddling, a 'deeply damaging' politicization of U.S. intelligence Multiple news outlets report that U.S. intelligence officials told House lawmakers recently that Russia is actively trying to help President Trump be reelected. In response, Trump has lashed out at Democrats, saying they are starting a “rumor” about Russian election… Continue watching
Feb 19 Ending Putin's support of Venezuela no easy feat for U.S. By Joshua Goodman, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press The Trump administration wants to break up the blossoming alliance between Russia and Venezuela as part of its campaign to oust Nicolás Maduro, the successor of socialist leader Hugo Chávez. Continue reading