By setting up permanent offices or creating formal channels within the bureaucracy, common, some nations support the involvement of cities in their foreign affairs. ..…

Russia’s support to the YPG is not critical for the success of pro-regime military operations in Syria. ... Turkey has historically prioritized supporting Turkic people outside the Turkish state. ..…

United States sustained INF Treaty with Russian Federation and some other successor states.. ..…

The six-month deadline set for Russia to come into compliance with the treaty finally ran out Friday because, according to the State Department, Russia has failed to destroy a host of ground-launched, intermediate-range cruise missiles, weapons that the U.S. has alleged have the..…

Among the interesting tidbits in the report is that, in at least one state, Russia’s alleged cyber intrusion efforts made use of IP addresses based in the U.S., the Netherlands, and Poland. ..…

'As soon as a threat appears in a neighboring state, Russia must react accordingly,' Putin said. ..…

In a declaration made on June 25 by PACE, the assembly says it 'regrets that a contingency plan has had to be drawn up to absorb the size of the debt left voluntarily by a member State' [Russia]. ..…

From Russia's point of view, having concluded this deal with Iran, thereby essentially turning it into a client state, [Russia] had no reason to meet its previous obligations. ..…

In turn, Turkey in Northern Syria is fighting against America’s proxy Kurdish forces, i.e. one NATO member state is fighting another NATO member state. . Russia’s stance in relation to Turkey’s military actions in Northern Syria is ambiguous. ..…

WASHINGTON - The United States sees signs Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, chlorine attack on Sunday northwest Syria, State Department said on Tuesday, warning that Washington and its allies would respond quickly and appropriately if this were proven... ..…

Take the infamous episode that took place on July 27, 2016, when Trump, in a campaign speech, requested Russian assistance in undermining Clinton by obtaining personal e-mails that she had declined to turn over during an investigation into her use of a private server while she was secretary of state...…

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week as Trump administration sends mixed messages about the state of relations with Moscow... ..…

In Middle East, addition to the intervention blocking the US NATO plan to demolish Syrian state, Russia uses economic instruments, stipulating in 2017 agreements with Iran for the construction of railway and infrastructure, including pipeline between Iran and India opposed by USA. ..…

While most Western nations have recognized Guaido as head of state, Russia, China and Cuba have stood by Maduro. . ..…

Banners displaying NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, Brussels, Belgium, April 19, 2018... ..…

The Trump administration announced on Friday that United States is withdrawing from nuclear arms control pact with Russia, move seen as exacerbating the risk of international arms race.. ..…

The Trump administration announced on Friday that United States is withdrawing from nuclear arms control pact with Russia, move seen as exacerbating the risk of international arms race.. ..…

Similarly, Russia voiced its support for the Venezuelan government, warning any US against military intervention in the South American state. . Russia: US moves could lead to bloodshed . Russia, in turn, stressed that it would stand by Venezuela to protect its sovereignty, warning that..…

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Tuesday decisions made on Nov 28 to 10 countries as countries of particular concern, designation required under International Religious Freedom Act to single out the countries ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom... ..…

Russia continues to cover up the true causes of the death of Sergei Magnitsky, State Department said in response to new Russian allegations that U.S.-born of President Vladimir Putin had him killed... ..…

By it have been found in mass graves in, TEHRAN - The bodies of over 8,000 Syrians killed in the bombing raids carried out by the US and the led Syria's Raqqa Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday... ..…

Iceland invoked the mechanism on behalf of coalition that includes and Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States.. ..…

Schwarzman, but said that he “has been happy to serve as an intermediary on certain critical matters between the two countries at the request of both heads of state.” . Russia is not believed to be running as sophisticated an influence effort as China because of Mr. ..…

President Donald Trump announced the day that United States will abandon treaty, signed with Soviet Union, designed to prevent the deployment of the exact sort of missiles that scare the bejeezus out of world leaders... ..…

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis during NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters Brussels, Belgium, October 4, 2018. ..…

By governments or social groups in the majority of the world, The analysis of 2016 sources found reports of motivated harassment whether perpetrated's countries. ..…

Syrian government forces advance on the eastern outskirts of Aleppo on March 8, 2017 near the town of Khafsah, Russian Defense Ministry says.. ..…

As we know, NATO began expanding, and the USSR ceased to exist as a state. . Russia started presenting its complaints to the USA in connection with the INF Treaty several years ago, when the United States deployed several Tomahawk-capable launchers at NATO bases in Romania and Poland. ..…

U.S business class elites saw fascism as welcome disciplining force to crush European trade unions and Leftists and as bulwark against socialist state Russia.. ..…

Afghanistan's Taliban will negotiate with Kabul only according to Russian diplomat.. ..…

State Department Russia and Disney's 2001 Middle School Humanities Teacher of the Year. ..…

While the United States poured its efforts into weakening Assad enemies like the Islamic State, Russia and Iran focused their help on subduing anti-Assad rebels in regions far from ISIS control. ..…

Brad Macdonald wrote, “Significant changes on the world scene—the Islamic State, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Libya, America’s contraction, Europe’s debt crisis, etc, etc—are forcing German leaders and people to reevaluate some fundamental questions: Who is Germany? ..…

Russia Is Boosting Air Defenses Inside Eastern Ukraine: State Department . Russia is building up its air defenses inside of eastern Ukraine and bolstering forces along the border in violation of a recent truce. . . . . ..…

“I love the fact that ISIS is being hit by Russia,” Trump remarked that same month, a comment that raised many questions given the fact that, while Russian President Vladimir Putin had vowed to enter the Syrian fray to attack the Islamic State, Russia has largely refrained from targeted..…

WASHINGTON, D.C — The United States has suspended negotiations with Russia over Syria, accusing Kremlin for the collapse of the ceasefire and of joining forces loyal to Syrian Dictator Bashar al- Assad in targeting civilians in the city of Aleppo rather than fighting Islamic State .. ..…

pair of US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Iraq after conducting airstrikes Syria Embed.. ..…

Turkey could launch a major military campaign to prevent the PYD from establishing a Kurdish state. . Russia, Iran and Hezbollah will count the survival of Assad's regime as a victory. ..…