Russia

Iran, US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN

January 4, 2026 The Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — Iran and the United States reaffirmed their commitments to diplomacy at a contentious meeting of the U.N. Security Council in late December, but the gap between the Trump administration and the Islamic […]

Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks

December 31, 2025 The Associated Press

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin truly want peace, as he welcomed the “brave” Ukrainian leader for talks at his […]

Putin: Russia will extend nuclear arms limits for 1 more year

September 30, 2025 The Associated Press

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States that expires in February, and […]

Trump envoy: Officials working ‘very, very hard’ on ending Russia-Ukraine war

August 31, 2025 The Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg said in Kyiv on Monday that officials are “working very, very hard” on efforts to end the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine, as […]

Trump attempts to broker peace in Ukraine

August 21, 2025 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump says he has begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a pathway to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The president made the […]

Judge blocks Chilean sea bass imports from Antarctica in fishing feud

April 5, 2025 Joshua Goodman

MIAMI — A federal judge in Florida has blocked the imports of a high-priced fish from protected waters near Antarctica, siding with U.S. regulators who argued they were required to block imports amid a diplomatic […]

Report: Effort to curb Chinese, Russian access to computer chips ‘inadequate’

December 28, 2024 Aamer Madhani and Josh Boak

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to manufacture advanced weapons, according […]

Biden admin seeks ban on Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles

September 29, 2024 The Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Commerce Department said Monday it’s seeking a ban on selling connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware to protect national security and U.S. […]

China-linked ‘Spamouflage’ network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate

September 8, 2024 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — When he first emerged on social media, the user known as Harlan claimed to be a New Yorker and an Army veteran who supported Donald Trump for president. Harlan said he was […]

Putin casts the Ukraine conflict as a fight for Russia’s survival as he seeks reelection

February 6, 2024 The Associated Press

MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Friday described Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a battle for Russia’s survival as he campaigned for reelection next month in balloting that he’s all but certain to win. […]