The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-russia-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US-Russia relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-russia-relations/ 32 32 Two weeks into Iran war, Trump knocked back on his political heels as midterms loom https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-weeks-into-iran-war-trump-knocked-back-on-his-political-heels-as-midterms-loom/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:35:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3778977 US president appears unable to explain why he launched conflict or how he plans to end it, to an American public that feels it's paying the price

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]]> Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-putin-talk-of-war-and-peace-as-us-weighs-easing-russian-oil-sanctions/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:53:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773794 Phone call comes hours after Kremlin warned US-Israeli conflict with Iran could trigger energy crisis, as closure of Strait of Hormuz disrupts oil supplies

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]]> Ending half-century of arms control, US-Russian nuclear pact set to expire https://www.timesofisrael.com/ending-half-century-of-arms-control-us-russian-nuclear-pact-set-to-expire/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:04:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747879 Expiration of New START Treaty on Thursday has arms control advocates concerned over a new Russia-US arms race that would foment global instability

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]]> Last US-Russia nuclear weapons pact set to end, with Trump mum on extension https://www.timesofisrael.com/last-us-russia-nuclear-weapons-pact-set-to-end-with-trump-mum-on-extension/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:10:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745671 New START treaty expires this week, ending decades of agreements between two top nuclear powers; White House says president wants China to join next pact, but nothing in the works

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]]> Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold US secrets to Soviet Union, dies in prison at 84 https://www.timesofisrael.com/aldrich-ames-cia-agent-who-sold-us-secrets-to-soviet-union-dies-in-prison-at-84/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:55:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728662 Ames, aided by wife Rosario, compromised agents and relayed bogus intel from Moscow, earning $2.5 million until he was exposed in 1994; says he was motivated by financial troubles

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]]> Trump to meet Zelensky Monday after summit with Putin https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-to-meet-ukraines-zelensky-monday-after-summit-with-putin/ Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:53:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3621274&preview=true&preview_id=3621274 Echoing Russian leader's position, US president says overall peace agreement needed, not a ceasefire; Ukraine's leader says he held 'long and substantive' conversation with Trump

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]]> Trump-Putin summit ends without breakthrough on halting Russia’s war in Ukraine https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-putin-summit-ends-without-breakthrough-on-halting-russias-war-in-ukraine/ Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:12:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3621198 US president says that he and the Russian leader 'made some headway' but stresses 'there's no deal until there's a deal'; Zelensky: Ukraine 'counting on America'

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]]> Trump heads to Alaska for high-stakes meeting with Putin on Ukraine’s future https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-heads-to-alaska-for-high-stakes-meeting-with-putin-on-ukraines-future/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:45:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3621002 Putin makes first visit to a Western nation since launching invasion of Ukraine; US president says there is mutual respect and he is confident 'something's going to come out of it'

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]]> Report: US, Russia considering West Bank-style future for Ukraine occupation https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-us-russia-considering-west-bank-style-future-for-ukraine-occupation/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:28:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3620057 According to model reported by UK's Times, occupied areas would have Russian governor, economy would be linked to Russia, while Kyiv would not formally cede territory

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]]> Trump moves nuclear submarines after statements by former Russian president https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-moves-nuclear-submarines-after-statements-by-former-russian-president/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:23:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3611675 US president takes action amid escalating tensions with Moscow, 'in case foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that'

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]]> Trump said he told Putin he’d ‘bomb the sh*t out of Moscow’ if he attacked Ukraine – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-said-he-told-putin-hed-bomb-the-sht-out-of-moscow-if-he-attacked-ukraine-report/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:21:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3594342 CNN releases audio of Trump at 2024 gathering of donors during election campaign; US president claims to have issued similar warning to China's Xi over potential Taiwan invasion

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]]> Putin slams attacks on Iran, but offers no support to key ally https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-slams-attacks-on-iran-but-offers-no-support-to-key-ally/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:00:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3582074 Meeting Iranian foreign minister in Moscow, Russian leader says strikes against Islamic Republic are 'unjustified,' but does not single out US assault on nuclear sites

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]]> Putin says Israel agreed to ensure security of Russians working at Iran nuclear plant https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-says-israel-agreed-to-ensure-security-of-russians-working-at-iran-nuclear-plant/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:32:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3577943 Russian leader insists 'solution can be found' to end war, claims Iranians 'consolidating' around regime; also says strategic pact with Iran doesn't envisage military cooperation

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]]> Trump: Iran will face American might ‘at levels never seen before’ if it attacks US https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-iran-would-face-american-might-at-levels-never-seen-before-if-it-attacks-us/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:08:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3573543 US president says he and Putin agree war 'should end'; Iranian FM says 'solid proof' US supported Israel campaign; Russian leader says he backs proposals to ease tension

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]]> After call with Putin, Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to begin ‘immediately’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-call-with-putin-trump-says-russia-ukraine-talks-to-begin-immediately/ Tue, 20 May 2025 05:45:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3553086 US president also speaks with Zelensky, who says Ukraine is ready for 'real decisions'; Russian president asserts countries should 'find compromises that would suit all parties'

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