By Allie Morris, Austin Bureau Updated 2:52 pm CST, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 FILE In this file photo taken on Thursday, April 5, 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin enters a hall to chair a meeting of the State Council in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. U.S. and European sanctions have restricted Russiaís access to international capital markets, limited imports of Western energy and military technologies and spooked international investors. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool, File) less FILE In this file photo taken on Thursday, April 5, 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin enters a hall to chair a meeting of the State Council in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. U.S. and European sanctions ... more Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko, STF / Associated Press Photo: Alexander … [Read more...] about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is more powerful than Russia’s Putin?
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The Latest: Lavrov mocks claims that Trump worked for Russia
Updated 1:43 am PST, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives to attend an annual roundup news conference about his department's 2018 accomplishments in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives to attend an annual roundup news conference about his department's 2018 accomplishments in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Photo: Pavel Golovkin, AP Photo: Pavel Golovkin, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives to attend an annual roundup news conference about his department's 2018 accomplishments in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives to attend an annual roundup news conference about his … [Read more...] about The Latest: Lavrov mocks claims that Trump worked for Russia
Russia says US ignored offer to inspect controversial weapon
Updated 3:27 am CST, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks about his department's 2018 accomplishments during his annual roundup news conference in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks about his department's 2018 accomplishments during his annual roundup news conference in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Photo: Pavel Golovkin, AP Photo: Pavel Golovkin, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks about his department's 2018 accomplishments during his annual roundup news conference in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks about his department's 2018 accomplishments during his annual … [Read more...] about Russia says US ignored offer to inspect controversial weapon
Trump’s attorney general pick vows to let Mueller finish Russia probe
By Charlie Savage, Nicholas Fandos and Katie Benner Published 2:37 pm PST, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 William Barr, nominee for attorney general, told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Robert Mueller, whom he portrayed as a longtime friend, must be permitted to finish the Russia probe. William Barr, nominee for attorney general, told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Robert Mueller, whom he portrayed as a longtime friend, must be permitted to finish the Russia probe. Photo: Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty Images Photo: Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 William Barr, nominee for attorney general, told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Robert Mueller, whom he portrayed as a longtime friend, must be permitted to finish the Russia probe. William … [Read more...] about Trump’s attorney general pick vows to let Mueller finish Russia probe
Mnuchin urges GOP to support easing Russia sanctions
The Associated Press Published 3:12 PM EST Jan 15, 2019 Washington – Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO’-shin) is urging Republican senators to support the Trump administration’s decision to ease sanctions on companies linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. Mnuchin met privately with senators Tuesday before a vote on a resolution from Democrats. That measure would prevent the administration from lifting penalties against the aluminum manufacturing giant Rusal and two other companies connected to Deripaska. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mnuchin said, “We have been tougher on Russia with more sanctions than any other administration.” He said the sanctions “shouldn’t be a political issue.” The Treasury Department says the Russian companies have committed to separating from Deripaska. It also warns the sanctions could upset global aluminum markets. Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer protested what he called … [Read more...] about Mnuchin urges GOP to support easing Russia sanctions