Usrussia relations
EU agrees extending Russia economic sanctions, formal decision pending
Italy has asked to defer formal approval until after EU leaders meet in Brussels from 28 to 29 June.
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Russia, US agree on need to improve military coordination in Syria
Military officials from the two countries reached the agreement at a video conference.
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Putin: I agree with US proposals for Syrian opposition
Putin said the most important thing for Syria was not for Assad to retake every inch of territory.
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Russia strikes US-backed rebels in Syria
Washington has consistently refused to join forces with Russia in Syria against the Islamic State.
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US, Russia stalemate on Syria frustrates European powers
A senior UN diplomat said that Europeans tend to be pretty sceptical about the US-Russia bilateralism.
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Russia: Talk to us on Syria or risk 'unintended incidents'
Moscow called for military-to-military cooperation with the US to avert unintended incidents.
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Putin: Russia beefing up nuclear arsenal
US Secretary of State John Kerry expressed concern over Putin’s missile announcement.
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Ukraine, Russia, EU agree to natural gas supply deal
The accord also eases concerns that a new gas war could disrupt winter energy supplies to EU states.
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Separatists fire on Ukraine troops
Fighting has intensified since the shooting down of a Malaysian airliner last month.
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Russia takes aim at McDonald’s burgers
With relations between the US and Russia worsening, McDonald’s may be in the Kremlin’s crosshairs.
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Russia holds war games near Ukraine
Despite Russia's new military exercises, Ukraine shows no sign of backing down.
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Snowden to start job in Russia
Edward Snowden’s lawyer says the whistleblower will begin working for an unnamed website.
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US & Russia to revitalise ties despite Snowden fuss
Senior US officials though have stressed the need to keep up cooperation with Moscow.
