Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault criticizes Russia’s ‘bombarding’ of the rebel-held eastern part of Aleppo.
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White House accuses Moscow of trying to interfere with U.S. elections
The Obama administration says Russian hackers attacked computers of the Democratic National Committee and other political organizations.
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Russia faces U.N. Security Council showdown
Moscow’s U.N. ambassador says he will most likely veto a resolution that would ground Russian warplanes over Aleppo.
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U.S. suspends diplomacy with Russia over Syria
The announcement comes hours after Russia suspends a deal on the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium.
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U.S. threatens to suspend coordinating counter-terrorism strikes in Syria with Russia
The Obama administration urges Moscow to stop its assault on Aleppo and restore a cease-fire.
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Dutch investigators: Malaysian jet was downed by Russian missile
Wilbert Paulissen, of the Dutch National Police, said Wednesday that communications intercepts showed pro-Moscow rebels in Ukraine had requested the mobile surface-to-air weapon from Russia.
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26 killed in Aleppo as U.N. meets over Syria
The U.S., Britain and France blame Russia for backing the offensive, called one of the war’s worst.
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Election hacks raise fears of Russian attempts to manipulate U.S. presidential race
Law enforcement and intelligence officials are investigating the breaches and looking at the extent to which Russia could be involved in a disinformation campaign to diminish U.S. clout worldwide.
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Masked attackers beat Greenpeace firefighters in Russia
It’s unclear why men carrying pistols, knives and truncheons assaulted the volunteers.
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Kerry: U.S., Russia reach deal to reduce violence in Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Secretary of State John Kerry pushed through a marathon day of negotiations Friday.