US-Russia ties
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Trump's 'been clear to me' to try to rebuild Russia ties: Tillerson
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump told his top diplomat that the dispute over probes into links between his inner circle and Russia should not undermine U.S. efforts to rebuild relations…
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Trump, Putin Use First Formal Phone Call to Seek Better Ties
EghtesadOnline: President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged cooperation in fighting the Islamic State, the two sides said, as the pair seek to reverse tension after Russia’s…
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Trump Aide Says Easing Russia Sanctions ‘Under Consideration’
EghtesadOnline: President Donald Trump is willing to consider removing U.S. sanctions against Russia when he has his first official discussion with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Saturday,…
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Russia says ready to talk to Trump about nuclear arms, Syria
EghtesadOnline: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow was ready to talk to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's new administration about nuclear weapons and Syria,…
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Trump news conference sets worldwide social media afire
EghtesadOnline: In his first news conference since the Nov. 8 election, President-elect Donald Trump set social media ablaze on Wednesday with remarks including harsh criticism of the press and…
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Trump's nuclear remarks test bid to improve Russia ties
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump upped the stakes on Friday in a back-and-forth exchange with President Vladimir Putin over nuclear weapons that tested the Republican's promises…
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U.S., Russia in ‘Tough’ Negotiations Over Syria Cease-Fire, Obama Says
EghtesadOnline: The U.S. and Russia aren’t closer to reaching agreement on a cease-fire in Syria but will continue talks over the next few days, U.S. President Barack Obama said.