Russia to respond to Washington by expelling 10 US diplomats

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will order 10 U.S. diplomats to leave Russia in a retaliatory response to the U.S. sanctions.

Trump downplays Russia in first comments on massive cyberattack

Contradicting his secretary of state and other top officials, Trump on Saturday suggested without evidence that China, not Russia, may be behind the cyberattack against the U.S.

Intel officials say Russia boosting Trump candidacy

Intelligence officials have warned lawmakers that Russia is interfering in this year’s election campaign to help President Donald Trump get reelected. Three officials who requested anonymity said House lawmakers were briefed last week about Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanks President Trump for helping foil terrorist acts in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.