Russia
In photos: The Berlin Wall
For almost 30 years, the Berlin Wall prevented East Germans from seeking freedom in the West. See images of its beginnings and its end.
Tortured in Russia for peacefully practicing their faith
Russia has criminalized the activity of Jehovah’s Witnesses, labeling them as “extremist,” arresting and imprisoning them, and now torturing them.
Russia hinders Venezuela’s recovery, Pompeo says
Russia recently sent military personnel and weapons to Venezuela's dictator Nicolás Maduro under the guise of "humanitarian aid."
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.