4 Ukrainian regions schedule votes this week to join Russia
September 20, 2022 GMTRussian critic who urged Ukraine talks doesn’t fear arrest
September 13, 2022 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — A Russian politician who made waves by questioning Russia's strategy in Ukraine on national television said Tuesday he spoke the truth and does not fear punishment under new laws against discrediting soldiers and spreading fake news about the conflict.
Putin ally: US dream of Russian breakup is road to doom
September 3, 2022 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — A top Russian official accused the U.S. and its allies on Saturday of trying to provoke the country's breakup and warned that such attempts could lead to doomsday.
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin, warned the West that an attempt to push Russia toward collapse would amount to a “chess game with Death.”
Kremlin says nuclear arms control talks hinge on US goodwill
August 2, 2022 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Tuesday that it's ready for talks with the United States on nuclear arms control even as Moscow and Washington have remained locked in a tense standoff over Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Putin’s aide warns US against pressing for war crimes court
July 6, 2022 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — A top Kremlin official warned the U.S. Wednesday that it could face the “wrath of God” if it pursues efforts to help establish an international tribunal to investigate Russia's action in Ukraine, while the Russian lower house speaker urged Washington to remember that Alaska used to belong to Russia.
Official: Russia could see West’s sanctions as cause for war
June 30, 2022 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — A senior Russian official warned Thursday that Moscow could see Western sanctions as a cause for war.
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin, denounced the Western restrictions as “boorish and cynical” and noted that they border on “economic war.”
Putin signs extension of last Russia-US nuclear arms treaty
January 29, 2021 GMTRussian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a bill extending the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States a week before the pact was due to expire.
Both houses of the Russian parliament voted unanimously Wednesday to extend the New START treaty for five years.
Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty
January 22, 2021 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin on Friday welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposal to extend the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, which is set to expire in less than two weeks...
Russia skeptical about nuclear pact extension prospects
July 10, 2020 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top diplomat said Friday he's not very optimistic about prospects for an extension of the last remaining U...
Putin names new Cabinet as key members of Russian govt stay
January 21, 2020 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin formed his new Cabinet Tuesday, replacing many of its members but keeping his foreign, defense and finance ministers in place...
Putin’s moves leave Russian opposition with few options
January 18, 2020 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin played it differently this time.
Instead of openly declaring plans to extend his rule like he did in 2011, Putin proposed constitutional amendments to appear to give more power to Russia's parliament...
Putin fast-tracks effort to extend his rule in Russia
January 16, 2020 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Thursday fast-tracked work on constitutional changes that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024 while lawmakers quickly sealed his choice for new prime minister...
Russia’s new PM a career bureaucrat with no political aims
January 16, 2020 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Mikhail Mishustin never had any political ambitions as a career bureaucrat and his name didn't come up as a top candidate to become Russia's next prime minister...
China says Russia ties not affected by Putin cabinet change
January 16, 2020 GMTBEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin's sudden announcement of constitutional changes that prompted the prime minister's departure won't affect increasingly close ties between Beijing and Moscow, China said Thursday...
Putin engineers shake-up that could keep him in power longer
January 15, 2020 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shake-up of Russia's leadership Wednesday, proposing changes to the constitution that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024...
Russian prime minister submits resignation to Putin
January 15, 2020 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a constitutional overhaul Wednesday to boost the powers of parliament and the Cabinet, a move signalling Putin's intention to carve out a new position for himself after his current term ends...
Russian authorities raid opposition leader Navalny’s offices
December 26, 2019 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Security officers in Moscow raided the offices of Alexei Navalny, the most prominent foe of President Vladimir Putin and the governing United Russia party...
Putin offers US an immediate extension to key nuclear pact
December 5, 2019 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Thursday to immediately extend the only remaining nuclear arms reduction pact with the United States, but a senior U...
Russia, Serbia vow to boost ties despite Belgrade’s EU bid
October 19, 2019 GMTBELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday vowed to further strengthen ties with Balkan ally Serbia, whose president described relations with Moscow as the best in decades despite the country's efforts to join the European Union.
AP Explains: Why does Medvedev’s visit to Cuba matter?
October 3, 2019 GMTHAVANA (AP) — Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev arrives Thursday in Cuba, which was long the former Soviet Union’s principal ally in Latin America...
Russian official: Another nuclear pact with US in trouble
February 7, 2019 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Another U.S.-Russian nuclear pact is in danger following the U.S. move to withdraw from a Cold War-era arms control treaty, a senior Russian diplomat said Thursday...
New US sanctions could pitch Russia relations to new low
August 11, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Russia typically brushes off new U.S. sanctions. Not this time.
The Trump administration announcement of export restrictions in response to accusations Moscow used a nerve agent to poison a former Russian spy in Britain sent the ruble tumbling to a two-year low and drew a stern warning from its prime minister...
After huge win, will Putin try to stay in power for life?
March 19, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Now that President Vladimir Putin has overwhelmingly won re-election for another six years, some are wondering whether he will try to stay in power in Russia for life...
A look at the 8 candidates in Russia’s presidential election
March 16, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — There are eight candidates in Sunday's Russian presidential election, including President Vladimir Putin...
A look at prominent Russians on White House’s “Putin list”
January 30, 2018 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — The Trump administration has released a list of 114 Russian politicians and 96 "oligarchs" it says are linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but it's decided not to issue any extra sanctions for now...
Putin: Public man who is reserved even by Russian standards
December 20, 2017 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin's torso, which he sometimes bares during sporting pursuits, is a familiar part of his public image...
After Syria strikes, US and Russia spiral into confrontation
April 7, 2017 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — After President Donald Trump's election victory, the United States and Russia appeared headed toward their smoothest ties in decades. Not anymore.
The former Cold War adversaries are once again spiraling into confrontation, punctuated by a U.S.