Russia
Secretary Pompeo: ‘Frank discussions’ in Russia
Secretary Pompeo met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Sochi, Russia, on May 14 to discuss a wide range of topics.
U.S. focuses on ‘emerging challenges’ in Arctic
The United States joined the seven other Arctic nations at a gathering to strengthen cooperation and ensure the Arctic region remains free of conflict.
U.S. condemns Russia’s persecution of Crimean Tatars
Why are the Crimean Tatars such a threat to the Russian authorities? Conditions worsen for the indigenous people of Crimea under Russian occupation.
Russians fight for their digital rights
Learn how Russian citizens are trying to prevent Putin's government from creating an “online Iron Curtain” that would restrict their internet.
Pompeo celebrates Hungary’s sovereignty
Secretary Pompeo spoke about shared threats to political and economic independence for the U.S. and Europe during his visit to Budapest on February 11.
Busting myths about the INF Treaty
Russia is spreading myths about who's violating the INF Treaty. It's Russia's intermediate-range, ground-launched cruise missile that breaches the pact.
‘Brazen’ Russian violation prompts U.S. pullout from nuclear forces treaty
The U.S. is suspending its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty and will withdraw in six months because of Russia's violation.
What’s the INF Treaty? How is Russia breaching it?
The U.S. and NATO say Russia is violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with its development of the 9M729 cruise missile.
‘Climate of intimidation’ exists in Chechnya, fact-finding mission concludes
The Russian government has “not lived up to its responsibilities” to address the “grave situation” in Chechnya, a new report says.