Russia
The latest on Russia. The largest country in the world by territory, Russia is one of the most populous countries in the world and is the most populous in Europe. Currently led by President Vladimir Putin, the government is comprised of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary. Relations between Russia and the United States are often at odds, with tensions dating back decades.
Georgia on My Mind
As President Joe Biden wraps up his European tour, let's not let a key U.S. ally drift to the margins of discussion.
Chris Christie Spurns Joe Biden's First Trip Abroad: 'The Bar Was Low'
The former New Jersey governor spoke about President Joe Biden's visits to the U.K., Belgium and Switzerland last week.
Biden Admin Preparing Third Round of Sanctions Against Russia: Sullivan
"We've shown all along the way that we are not going to pull our punches," said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
Chuck Todd Asks Fiona Hill if Putin Got More Out of Meeting With Biden
"In terms of the symbolism of having a sit-down with the American president, absolutely. That is a very important win for Putin," Hill, who served as a top Russia adviser under former President Donald Trump, said.
Body of Ex–U.S. Marine Studying In Russia Found Days After She Went Missing
Catherine Serou, 34, had gone missing on Tuesday after getting into an unidentified car in Nizhny Novgorod where she was a university student.
America Takes the Knee
For all the condemnation Trump received during his term in the White House, he was a major figure on the world stage. Under his successor, the USA appears happy just to fall into line.
Video of Joe Biden Yelling at Reporter Goes Viral
The U.S. president has since apologized for his sharp reply to CNN chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins after the leaders' summit in Geneva.
Vladimir Putin Says Joe Biden is 'Collected, Does Not Miss a Thing'
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave high marks for U.S. President Joe Biden after their meeting in Switzerland this week—despite their rocky relationship of the past.
China Pushes Russia, U.S. to cut Nuclear Arsenal After Leaders Dismiss war
While China urged other countries to cut their nuclear arsenal, an editor for a state-run publication advocated for China's beefing up of its nuclear supply.
Vladimir Putin Shares His Impressions of Joe Biden After Summit
After their meeting in Geneva, the Russian president said of his U.S. counterpart "he does not miss anything, I can assure you."
Russia Won't Remove US From 'Unfriendly Countries' List After Biden Meeting
"No...there is no reason for that yet," Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, when asked if the U.S. would be taken off Moscow's list of "unfriendly countries."
It's Time NATO Changes to Reflect Modern Realities
The Biden administration should conduct a comprehensive and thorough analysis of today's global security environment to ascertain what changes might be appropriate for America's role in NATO.
Vladimir Putin Upstaged Joe Biden, Say Russian Media
Kremlin-loyal newspapers were full of praise for the Russian president's decisiveness—and his tie—but commentators pointed out that there was little progress made during the Geneva summit.
Biden Spars With Reporter Who Asked Why He's 'Confident' Putin Will Change
"I'm not confident," the president responded. "When did I say I was confident?"
Russian Official Stresses Need to Prevent Earth, Celestial Bodies Collision
Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Roscosmos, called preventing collisions that could "ruin the civilization" the world's top priority.
Joe Biden Gives Vladimir Putin a Crystal Bison, Pair of Custom Aviators
The U.S. president came bearing gifts when the two leaders met face-to-face for the first time since Biden took office.
Joe Biden Sides With U.S. Following Putin Meeting, Unlike Trump in Helsinki
The American president made it clear that he would side with the U.S. over Russia and every other nation, unlike the unexpected comments that came from Trump after his own summit with Putin in 2018.
Putin Says Navalny 'Deliberately Ignored' Russia's Laws After Poisoning
Putin defended his pushback on Navalny and his supporters, saying he didn't want an incident like the January 6 Capitol Riot to happen in Russia.
Putin: Russia, U.S. Will Return Envoys to Posts in Attempt to Ease Tensions
The United States ambassador to Russia and the Russian ambassador to the U.S. will be returning to their formal positions after being pulled home earlier this year.
Europe's Top Diplomat Says Relations with Russia at 'Lowest Level'
Foreign policy chief of the EU, Josep Borrell said relations with Russia are at the "lowest level" and are likely to get worse. Russia still plays a big role in trade with the EU and further debates will be held on how to deal with it.
Biden-Putin Meeting Chaos as Russian Security Scuffle With Media
It was difficult to hear President Biden amid the confusion and noise in the library at Geneva's Villa La Grange.
Putin's Plane: 5 Facts About Russian Air Force One As He Meets With Biden
The Russian president flew into Switzerland on his Ilyushin II-96-300PU, the same plane that has carried his predecessors since 1996.
How to Watch, Live Stream Joe Biden's Press Conference After Putin Summit
President Joe Biden is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva on Wednesday. The two are expected to discuss sanctions, human rights violations, and recent cyber attacks.
Russia Conducts Largest Navy Exercise Since Cold War As Biden, Putin Meet
Three F-22 Raptors were scrambled from a U.S. base in Hawaii on Sunday, but no Russian aircraft were intercepted.
Tucker Carlson Approves Putin Criticizing Ashli Babbitt January 6 Shooting
The Fox News host said they would never normally play a tape of a foreign adversary criticizing the government, before showing clip from Putin's NBC interview.
Everything We Know About Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin Meeting
After Biden and Putin described their meetings as constructive and positive, Biden said the real test will come in the coming months.
China Calls Attempts to Break Up Russia Relationship 'Doomed to Fail'
Biden's Wednesday meeting with Putin could be a strategic move in dealing with China and threats it poses to the United States.
Joe Biden Told Putin He Had No 'Soul' During Odd Kremlin Visit in 2011
The then-VP claimed he looked into the Russian leader's eyes and told him, "I don't think you have a soul" during their handshake.
Russia Thinks Deals 'Unlikely' to Occur From Biden, Putin Meeting
Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said he is "not sure that any agreements will be reached" during the Wednesday meeting between the two leaders.
As Biden-Putin Meet Looms, Geneva to Host U.S., Russian Summit for 3rd Time
With the current relationship between the superpowers at its lowest, this meeting will be a crucial step in moving forward.
