Russia and america news today
Here are some of the latest news stories related to Russia and the United States:
Russia-U.S. Relations
- The United States has imposed new sanctions on Russia over its alleged involvement in the SolarWinds cyberattack and the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Russia has vowed to retaliate against the sanctions. (Source: BBC News)
- The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused the United States of trying to "demonize" Russia and undermine its sovereignty. (Source: TASS)
U.S. Election Interference
- The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a Russian national with interfering in the 2020 presidential election by spreading disinformation on social media. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Russian government has denied any involvement in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. (Source: Reuters)
Nuclear Arms Control
- The United States and Russia have failed to agree on a new nuclear arms control treaty, with the current treaty set to expire in February. (Source: The Guardian)
- Russia has accused the United States of trying to "dismantle" the nuclear arms control regime. (Source: TASS)
Vladimir Putin
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to hold a national vote on constitutional reforms that could allow him to stay in power until 2036. (Source: The Moscow Times)
- Putin has also announced plans to increase Russia's military spending by 10% in 2022. (Source: TASS)
Alexei Navalny
- Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been transferred to a prison hospital after falling ill in custody. (Source: The New York Times)
- Navalny's supporters have called for protests across Russia to demand his release from prison. (Source: BBC News)
Other News
- The United States has imposed sanctions on several Russian companies and individuals over their alleged involvement in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Russia has accused the United States of trying to "sabotage" the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project. (Source: TASS)