US-Russia Tentative Ceasefire Start Date Announced: Provisional Agreement's Details Made Public
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had previously said he didn't think the truce, which was tentatively agreed upon Sunday, would start soon.
John Kerry Reaches Provisional Agreement With Russia’s Lavrov on Syria Ceasefire
Kerry said Sunday that he anticipated Obama and Putin would soon complete the provisional agreement in principle.
Syria, Israel And West Bank Crises Dominate John Kerry's Middle East Trip
The U.S. secretary of state will meet with the king of Jordan and the Palestinian leader amid Syrian war and increased violence in Israel and the West Bank.
Russia Calls For Syria's Sovereignty To Be Respected As Hopes For Peace Talks Fade
As Turkey intensified its cross-border shelling, Russia proposed a U.N. resolution calling for plans for ground invasions to be abandoned.
Most Americans Still View Russia Unfavorably Amid Conflicts In Syria, Ukraine, Poll Finds
While the Pentagon has increased its budget in response to Russian aggression, a majority of Americans do not think the Kremlin poses a military threat to the U.S.
Russian Bombing In Syria Highlights Gulf With West, Stymies Ceasefire Prospects
The Kremlin's five-month bombing campaign in the country shows no sign of letting up ahead of a proposed halt in fighting.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey Backtrack On Sending Troops Into Syria Amid Russian Airstrikes
Syria’s ambassador to Russia says his country would retaliate against Saudi Arabia and Turkey if their ground forces were to intervene.
Russia-Ukraine Trade War Update: Truck Transportation Ban Imposed As Fighting Flares In East
The transportation of goods by truck between the two countries is the latest target in the trade war between Moscow and Kiev.
Putin, Obama Agree On Cooperation To Implement Syria Agreement
The agreement came two days after major powers agreed on Friday to a temporary “cessation of hostilities” in Syria.
Russia Stands Firm On Syria Strategy After US Criticizes Kremlin For Hitting Opposition Instead Of ISIS
Diplomats meeting in Munich Thursday are hoping to revive stalled Syrian peace talks as Russia and the U.S. continue to exchange harsh words.
Russia Helping ISIS? Anti-Islamic State Syrian Rebels Being Targeted, Obama Administration Official Says
By attacking the rebels who oppose Syrian leader Bashar Assad, Russia is aiding the Islamic State group, a State Department official said.
Amid Russian Tensions, NATO Prepares To Deploy Troops To Eastern Europe, Baltic Region
Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania and Poland could all see an addition of up to 1,000 troops, as NATO attempts to deter Russian aggression in the region.
Russia Arctic Control To Expand? Canada, Denmark, Norway Also Submit Claims To Territory
Russia's 2002 application to the U.N. to widen its control of the polar region was rejected, but now the Kremlin is trying again.
Islamic State Russian-Language Propaganda Increases Amid Kremlin Worries Of More ISIS Recruits
The Islamic State group has recruited thousands of people from Russia and its neighbors.
Russia Modernizes Submarines As NATO Warns Of Activity Levels Not Seen Since Cold War
NATO reported increased Russian submarine activity with new technical capabilities and longer ranges in the North Atlantic.
2017 Defense Budget: Will The Next War Be In Europe? $3.4B Request Highlights Russian Threat
In a speech Tuesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter previewed a $582 billion spending plan for fiscal 2017 that will be detailed next week.
Russia’s Unemployment Problem: Over 1M Jobless As Government Looks To Stimulate Economic Growth
The country’s Labor Ministry predicted that unemployment will hit 6 percent this year, as sanctions and the low price of oil take their toll.
Russia Military Increases Arctic Permanent Presence Amid Regional Tension
With an expanded Northern Fleet and four new bases completed last year, Russia is causing concerns among its neighbors in the Arctic.
Will Syria Talks Lead To Peace? Concessions In New Geneva Round Doubted By Some
Experts are questioning whether there’s room for concessions to be made to find a political solution to the war in Syria.
Russia-Georgia War Crimes ICC Investigation Opened; 2008 Allegations Are First Case Outside Africa
The International Criminal Court has launched its first case outside of the continent after being accused of focusing only on Africa.
Russia Grounds 'Backbone' Of Its Defense Sector After MiG-31 Crash
An investigation is ongoing into the crash of a MiG-31 over Siberia as Russia grounds the remainder of its signature interceptor fleet.
Russia And Ukraine Again Rank As Most Corrupt Nations In Eastern Europe
The two countries rank as the most corrupt nations in Eastern Europe, a transparency watchdog organization says.
Syria Peace Talks: Suspected Russian Airstrikes Hit Civilians Ahead Of Geneva Negotiations
In advance of the next round of peace talks, U.S. authorities say they are ready to find a military solution to the problem posed by the Islamic State group in Syria.
Russia Looks To Oil Hedging, Social Security Cuts To Shore Up Economy Amid Tanking Ruble
The Kremlin is eyeing the possibility of oil hedging and a social security program cut as the economy continues to be battered.
How Popular Is Vladimir Putin? Over A Quarter Of Russians Fear Answering Polls Honestly
Is the Russian president loved or feared by the country's people? It's hard to tell from survey data.
Vladimir Putin's Russian Military And ISIS Saved US A-10 Aircraft: Air Force General
The emergence of the Syria and Iraq-based terror group, along with Russian aggression in Eastern Europe, are what saved the U.S. Air Force's storied A-10 aircraft.
After Litvinenko, Why Europe Won't Stop Putin From Killing His Enemies Abroad
Marina Litvinenko, widow of a former Russian spy, might not get the answers she seeks from the British government about her husband's death.
Russia Alcohol Imports Down Amid Plunging Oil Prices And Sliding Ruble Value
Russians are consuming less alcohol, with prices of imported favorites like whiskey likely to increase.
Amid Russian Aggression, Germany Calls For Russia-NATO Talks And Poland Asks For More Troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the alliance of encroaching on the Kremlin’s sphere of influence.
Russia Economy 2016 Update: Moscow’s Once-Hot Real Estate Market Feels Oil Price Slump
The International Monetary Fund has predicted Russia’s economy will contract by 1 percent in 2016.