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755 US diplomats must leave Russia: Putin
President Vladimir Putin said 755 US diplomats must leave Russia and warned ties with Washington could be gridlocked for a long time, in a move Sunday that followed tough new American sanctions.The Russian foreign ministry had earlier demanded Washington cut its diplomatic presence in Russia by September to 455 — the same number Moscow has...
Russia orders out US diplomats in sanctions retaliation
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov watch a display during the MAKS 2017 air show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, July 18, 2017. Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERSMOSCOW: Russia on Friday ordered the United States to cut hundreds of diplomatic staff in retaliation for a new round of US...
Senate slaps new sanctions on Russia, putting Trump in corner
WASHINGTON: The US Senate voted almost unanimously on Thursday to slap new sanctions on Russia, putting President Donald Trump in a tough position by forcing him to take a hard line on Moscow or veto the legislation and infuriate his own Republican Party.The legislation all but dashes Trump’s hopes for warmer ties with Moscow as his...
Trump could seek ´tougher´ Russia sanctions; Putin threatens retaliation
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump could veto pending legislation that would slap new sanctions on Russia in order to push for a tougher deal, a top White House aide said on Thursday, as Moscow warned of retaliation if Washington went ahead with the measure.But the idea of Republican Trump wanting to strengthen the sanctions drew skepticism in...
US lawmakers reach deal for Senate Russia sanctions vote
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/BRUSSELS: US lawmakers reached an agreement on Wednesday paving the way for the US Senate to pass a bill as soon as this week to impose new sanctions on Russia and bar President Donald Trump from easing sanctions on Moscow without Congress’ approval.Earlier on Wednesday, Russia warned it was edging closer to retaliation...
White House says open to legislation toughening Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON: The White House said on Sunday it was open to legislation toughening sanctions on Russia as momentum increased in the US Congress for stronger action against Moscow.Two US senators said they believe the legislation that allows for new sanctions against Russia would pass with enough votes to override a veto should US President Donald...
EU sounds alarm, urges US to coordinate on Russia sanctions
BRUSSELS: The European Union sounded an alarm on Saturday about moves in the US Congress to step up US sanctions on Russia, urging Washington to keep coordinating with its G7 partners and warning of unintended consequences.In a statement by a spokeswoman after Republicans and Democrats in the US Congress reached a deal that could see new...
Ukraine rebels announce new ?state?
Pro-Russian rebels march in the centre of Donetsk during the WWII Victory Day parade/AFPKIEV: Russian-backed rebels fighting against Kiev on Tuesday announced a plan to create a new “state” they said would take the place of Ukraine and have its capital in their territory.Ukraine´s pro-Western authorities immediately ridiculed the idea...
On third MH17 anniversary, families unveil ‘living memorial’
Three years after Flight MH17 was shot down by a missile over war-torn Ukraine, nearly 2,000 relatives gathered Monday to unveil a “living memorial” to their loved ones.A total of 298 trees have been planted in the shape of a green ribbon, one for each of the victims who died on board the Malaysia Airlines flight en route from...
Trump says time to work ‘constructively’ with Russia
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he wanted to work “constructively” with Russia, including on cyber security, despite confronting Vladimir Putin over alleged meddling in last year’s American elections.While ruling out easing sanctions so long as the two countries remain at odds over Syria and Ukraine, Trump said it was time...
