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U.S. House passes bill imposing tougher sanctions on Russia, Iran, DPRK

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that will slap tougher sanctions on Russia, Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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US moves one step closer to imposing fresh Russia sanctions

The US House of Representatives has voted to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, despite President Donald Trump objecting to the legislation.

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US 'may send arms' to Ukraine, says new envoy

ThenewUSspecialrepresentativeforUkrainesaysWashingtonisactivelyreviewingwhethertosendweaponstohelpthosefightingagainstRussian-backedrebels.KurtVolkertoldtheBBCt

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Russia warns against new US sanctions amid Germany pushing

Moscow warned on Monday that new US sanctions on Russia would hit the interests of both sides.

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Trump open to signing Russia sanctions legislation: official

The White House said on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump was open to signing legislation toughening sanctions on Russia after Senate and House leaders reached agreement on a bill late last week.

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To sign or not to sign? Trump dilemma on Russia sanctions

The Trump administration's approach to sanctions on Russia remains unclear after inconsistent statements from the White House press secretary and communications director on Sunday.

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U.S. lawmakers reach deal on new sanctions against Russia, Iran, DPRK

U.S. Republicans and Democrats on Saturday have reached agreement on a bill that would include new sanctions against Russia, Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

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NSA chief on Russia-U.S. cyber unit: Now is 'not the best time'

U.S.NationalSecurityAgencyDirectorMikeRogersonSaturdayrebuffedtheprospectforaU.S.-Russiacyberunit,aproposalwhichhasbeengreetedwithincredulitybyseveralseniorU.S.

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China-Russia naval exercise begins in Baltic Sea

China and Russia have started their large-scale naval drills dubbed “Joint Sea 2017” in the Baltic Sea. The exercises will involve jets, helicopters and vessels.

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China-Russia naval exercise begins in Baltic Sea

ChinaandRussiahavestartedtheirlarge-scalenavaldrillsdubbed“JointSea2017”intheBalticSea.Theexerciseswillinvolvejets,helicoptersandvessels.TheChineseNavyisreprese

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Siemens retreats from Russian energy after Crimea scandal

Germany'sSiemensmovedtodistanceitselffromaCrimeansanctionsscandal,sayingitwouldhaltdeliveriesofpowerequipmenttoRussianstate-controlledcustomersandreviewsupplies

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ExxonMobil fined by US for Ukraine sanctions violations

USauthoritieshavefinedExxonMobil$2m(£1.5m)forviolatingsanctionsagainstRussiawhileSecretaryofStateRexTillersonwasitschiefexecutive.ExxondealtwithIgorSechin,thepr

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Russia eyes world's second strongest navy

Russia aims to build its navy into the world's second in terms of combat capabilities, according to the Fundamentals of Russia's State Naval Policy Through 2030 approved by President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

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Scandal over Trump's alleged collusion with Russia far from being over

As the latest revelation on the alleged collusion of U.S. President Donald Trump with Russia adds to the media fire bedeviling his administration, the ongoing Russia scandal appears to be far from being over.

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Scandal over Trump's alleged collusion with Russia far from being over

AsthelatestrevelationontheallegedcollusionofU.S.PresidentDonaldTrumpwithRussiaaddstothemediafirebedevilinghisadministration,theongoingRussiascandalappearstobefa

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Trump says regrets hiring attorney general

DonaldTrumpsaidheregrettedhischoiceforattorneygeneralWednesdayashesoughttoprotecthimselffromthegrowingfirestormoverRussia'sallegedelectionmeddlingwhichisengulfi

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Trump Jr and Paul Manafort to testify before Congress about Russia

Donald Trump Jr, along with the former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, are scheduled to testify publicly before Congress on 26 July.