Trump-Putin phone calls in U.S. Democrats' sights: Schiff
Congress is determined to get access to Donald Trump’s calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other world leaders, the U.S. House Intelligence Committee’s chairman said on Sunday, citing concerns that the Republican president may have jeopardized national security.
Kremlin says disclosure of Trump-Putin phone calls would need Russian consent
The Kremlin said on Monday that Washington would need Russian consent to publish transcripts of phone calls between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
WTO top court largely backs Russia in fertilizer case with Ukraine
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body largely backed Russia on Thursday in ruling that Ukraine’s anti-dumping duties on ammonium nitrate from Russia violated WTO rules.
Russia raps Netanyahu's Jordan Valley plan before Putin meeting
Russia condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex the Jordan Valley ahead of a meeting between the Israeli leader and President Vladimir Putin later on Thursday, warning it could sharply increase regional tensions.
OPEC members Iraq, Nigeria agree to cut oil output
OPEC agreed on Thursday to trim oil output by asking over-producing members Iraq and Nigeria to bring production in line with their targets as the group strives to prevent a glut amid soaring U.S. production and a slowing global economy.
Iran says it welcomes Russian proposal for security in Gulf
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said on Monday after talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that Tehran welcomed a Russian proposal for ensuring security in the Gulf.
U.S. Vice President Pence calls for vigilance about Russia
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence sought on Monday to reassure Poland about Washington’s commitment to protecting it from Russia, saying allies should “remain vigilant” about Moscow’s election meddling and work towards independence from Russian energy supplies.
Trump caught off guard as Iran's Zarif visits G7 summit town
Iran’s foreign minister paid a visit to a G7 summit in France on Sunday, an unexpected twist to a meeting already troubled by differences between U.S. President Donald Trump and Western allies over a raft of issues, including Iran.
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