The anti-Russia campaign in the US
Norway moves to join NATO anti-missile shield targeting Russia
By Terje Maloy, 13 January 2017
Norway is intensifying its plans to join the US-NATO missile defence system, serving as a strategically located military outpost on Russia’s northwestern border.
US politicians, intelligence move to cut French neo-fascists’ ties to Russia
By Alex Lantier, 7 January 2017
Conflicts between US intelligence, Donald Trump and France’s National Front point to geopolitical tensions underlying anti-Russian hysteria in America and Europe.
Anti-Russia “fake news” campaign rolled out across Europe
By Julie Hyland, 5 January 2017
Divisions within the US over foreign policy are mirrored within and between national ruling elites across Europe.
Obama, Clinton stoke anti-Russia campaign
By Patrick Martin, 17 December 2016
In his final press conference, Obama reiterated claims of Russian government hacking against the US election while refusing to provide any evidence.
The US media’s neo-McCarthyite campaign for war against Russia
By Andre Damon, 16 December 2016
The ferocious denunciations of Russia that have dominated the American media are aimed at poisoning public sentiment and paving the way for war.
Behind hacking allegations: Explosive conflict over US policy toward Russia
By Patrick Martin, 12 December 2016
Behind the claims of Russian hacking in the 2016 elections is a raging dispute within the US ruling elite and its military-intelligence apparatus over what policy to adopt towards Moscow.
What is behind the anti-Russia campaign in the US?
By Andre Damon, 22 October 2016
A major theme of the 2016 US presidential campaign has been the campaign to depict Russia as intent on manipulating the election through cyber warfare.
Egyptian junta cultivates Russia and China as a counterweight to the US
By Jean Shaoul, 20 October 2016
Egypt’s turn to Russia and China is a desperate attempt to stave off bankruptcy.
Russia warns US strikes against Syria may lead to war
By Alex Lantier, 10 October 2016
A US attack on Syrian government targets, which is being actively discussed by the White House, could trigger war between the world’s main nuclear-armed powers.
Kerry charges “war crimes” as US escalates tensions with Russia
By Bill Van Auken, 8 October 2016
The US secretary of state charged Moscow with “war crimes” as US-backed, Al Qaeda-affiliated “rebels” appeared close to defeat in Aleppo.
Threat of US-Russia clash grows after Washington cuts off Syria talks
By Bill Van Auken, 5 October 2016
The Obama administration is set to discuss military options even as Russia has begun deploying more sophisticated anti-aircraft missiles to Syria.
US suspends talks with Russia as danger mounts of escalation in Syrian war
By Jordan Shilton, 4 October 2016
Washington’s attempt to pin the blame on Russia for the breakdown of diplomacy in Syria is thoroughly dishonest and hypocritical.
Russia responds to US threats with blunt warning over use of force in Syria
By Jordan Shilton, 3 October 2016
A US attack on Syrian government forces could result in “total war” and “tectonic shifts” in the Middle East, the Russian Foreign Ministry warned.
US threatens Russia with end to cooperation in Syria as fighting rages in Aleppo
By Jordan Shilton, 29 September 2016
Kerry’s blunt warning to Lavrov that the US is considering ending all bilateral cooperation with Russia in Syria shows how close the situation is to all-out war.
US accuses Russia of “war crimes” as danger of clash in Syria mounts
By Jordan Shilton, 26 September 2016
The hypocritical accusations of war crimes hurled at Moscow by the US, Britain and France are an attempt to provide a cover for their reckless policy of regime change in Syria.
Top US general warns Syrian “no-fly” zone means war with Russia
By Bill Van Auken, 24 September 2016
Marine General Joseph Dunford’s warning came amid plans for escalating the US intervention in the region and intensified fighting in Syria.
US intensifies campaign against Russia following attack on aid convoy in Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 21 September 2016
The same Western media that proclaimed the US airstrike on the Syrian army an “accident” have rushed to pin the blame on Russia and Syria for attacking an aid convoy.
Pentagon openly challenges US-Russia ceasefire deal in Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 15 September 2016
The statements opposing the cease fire by the top military brass are an unmistakable sign of the real and growing danger of a US war against Russia.
Fighting rages on in Syria in wake of US-Russia brokered agreement
By Jordan Shilton, 12 September 2016
Washington has acceded to the agreement to give some respite to its proxy forces around Aleppo, where government troops have made substantial gains over recent weeks.
Tensions between Washington and Moscow rise as Russia intercepts US spy planes over Black Sea
By Jordan Shilton, 9 September 2016
Whatever the precise cause of the incident, primary responsibility for the exacerbation of tensions lies with US imperialism and its NATO allies.
Biden’s blank check to the Baltic states: US will wage war on Russia in your defense
By Andre Damon, 24 August 2016
Vice President Biden said Washington’s commitment to militarily defend the tiny states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia was a matter of America’s “sacred honor.”
Pentagon accuses Russia of targeting US-British Special Forces base in Syria
By Thomas Gaist, 25 July 2016
US-Russian tensions are surging in Syria, despite the Obama administration’s efforts to delay a further escalation of the war until after the 2016 US elections.
In bid to save proxy forces in Syria, US discusses pact with Russia
By Thomas Gaist, 16 July 2016
The Obama administration has suggested a military cooperation pact with Russia aimed at salvaging the remnants of the Islamist forces it has backed against the Assad regime.
US uses gas deliveries to pressure Russia
By Clara Weiss, 30 May 2016
While NATO is encircling Russia militarily, the energy market is increasingly being used to exert pressure on Russia for geostrategic aims.
US change of command in Europe signals escalation of anti-Russia threats
By Bill Van Auken, 5 May 2016
NATO’s planned escalation of its presence on Russia’s western flank has led Moscow to prepare deployment of three new divisions.
Military force “on the table” in relation to Russia, US commander says
By Bill Van Auken, 23 April 2016
The Obama administration’s nominee for US commander in Europe called for the permanent deployment of an armored brigade near Russia’s border.
US-Russia tensions flare in Baltic Sea
By Jordan Shilton, 18 April 2016
Washington’s aggressive military build-up throughout Eastern Europe, in close collaboration with its NATO allies, has brought the entire region to the brink of war between nuclear powers.
US fires ICBMs amid war threats against Russia
By Bill Van Auken, 27 February 2016
The Pentagon described the unusual launching of two unarmed missiles in the space of a week as a “signal” that Washington is ready for nuclear war.
Under cover of truce with Russia, US prepares military escalation in Syria
By Barry Grey, 24 February 2016
The Obama administration has pushed for a truce largely to buy time and prevent a complete military rout of the Al Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Front and its allied “rebels.”
French President Hollande proposes anti-ISIS alliance in Syria to Russia
By Stéphane Hugues, 28 November 2015
Hollande’s meeting with Vladimir Putin took place two days after Turkish fighters shot down a Russian bomber along the Syrian-Turkish border.
US media seize on doping report to deepen offensive against Russia
By Thomas Gaist, 12 November 2015
The sudden eruption of an international scandal makes clear that the WADA document is to serve as a vehicle for further financial, cultural and institutional pressure against Moscow.
US defense secretary threatens Russia and China
By Patrick Martin, 9 November 2015
Ashton Carter’s speech, delivered at the Reagan Library in California, was a deliberately staged provocation against the world’s second and third nuclear powers.
US, Russia hold tense talks on Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 24 October 2015
The foreign ministers meeting was dominated by the clash between Washington and Moscow over the US demand for regime change.
US, Russia in talks on Syria following Assad’s trip to Moscow
By Bill Van Auken, 22 October 2015
Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled that Moscow is prepared to follow its campaign of airstrikes with the initiation of a political “transition” in Syria.
US airdrops arms in Syria as Russia escalates bombing campaign
By Bill Van Auken, 13 October 2015
Just days after terminating its failed “rebel” training program, the Pentagon has airdropped some 50 tons of arms and ammunition in Syria.
US, NATO step up threats to Russia over Syria
By Patrick Martin, 7 October 2015
A series of incidents along the Syrian-Turkish border have raised the danger of military confrontation between Russia and the US-led imperialist alliance.
US, allies blast Russia for attacking Al Qaeda in Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 3 October 2015
The demand that Moscow confine its airstrikes to ISIS targets amounts to a tacit defense of the Al-Nusra Front, the main fighting force against the Assad government.
US, Russia discuss possible coordination, political settlement in Syria
By Thomas Gaist, 21 September 2015
Obama administration officials have signaled their willingness to accept a deal with Russia that would leave Syria’s Assad in power, at least temporarily.
PBS documentary Putin’s Way: Half-truths and lies in the service of US warmongering against Russia
By Andrea Peters, 9 September 2015
The half-truths, omissions and hypocritical expressions of moral indignation that characterize this supposed exposé of Putin are intended to make the case for regime-change in Russia.
Danger mounts of US/NATO war with Russia
By Patrick Martin, 13 August 2015
An expert analysis of this year’s NATO and Russian military exercises suggests that the two sides are moving closer to outright war.
Russia vetoes MH17 tribunal push by US allies
By Mike Head, 30 July 2015
The UN Security Council resolution demanded an international criminal court despite no evidence being produced of Russian involvement in the plane’s downing.
Military officials declare Russia the “greatest threat” to US interests
By Niles Williamson, 10 July 2015
The Obama administration’s campaign of military pressure against Russia is increasingly fraught with the danger of war between the world’s two largest nuclear armed powers.
US military strategy for world domination targets Russia and China
By Patrick Martin, 2 July 2015
The 2015 National Military Strategy made public Wednesday outlines a shift in US planning from targeting terrorist groups to waging war against Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.
Russia threatens response to US military buildup in Eastern Europe
By Niles Williamson, 17 June 2015
Russia’s response makes clear that US plans to deploy troops and military equipment throughout Eastern Europe has increased the danger of war between nuclear-armed powers.
G7 summit convenes amid US threats against Russia
By Patrick Martin, 8 June 2015
In the lead-up to the meeting in Bavaria, US officials called for extended economic sanctions and stepped-up military pressure against Russia over the crisis in Ukraine.
US officials consider nuclear strikes against Russia
By Niles Williamson, 5 June 2015
Among the possibilities being considered by the Pentagon for escalating its war plans in Eastern Europe is a nuclear first strike against Russian missile forces.
Russia scrambles jets against US destroyer in Black Sea
By Alex Lantier, 1 June 2015
Escalating NATO deployments along Russia’s borders and in neighboring waters are placing the world on the verge of a shooting war between nuclear-armed powers.
US seizes on FIFA corruption to pursue campaign against Russia
By Robert Stevens and Chris Marsden, 29 May 2015
The rampant financial corruption within football’s ruling body is being utilised by the US primarily as a propaganda weapon against Russia, chosen by FIFA to host the 2018 World Cup.
Danger of war with Russia grows as US sends military equipment to Ukraine
By Johannes Stern and Alex Lantier, 13 March 2015
Washington’s moves to provide military hardware to its right-wing puppet regime in Kiev, despite sharp opposition from Russia, threaten all-out war.
Greek debt crisis sharpens geostrategic tensions between US, Europe, Russia
By John Vasilopoulos, 6 March 2015
Voices in the Western media have expressed concern that a Greek default could undermine the integrity of NATO in the strategically vital eastern Mediterranean.
US steps up threats against Russia as Ukrainian troops retreat from Debaltseve
By Niles Williamson, 19 February 2015
US and EU officials continued to threaten further economic sanctions and military escalation as pro-Russian separatists solidified control over a key transit hub in eastern Ukraine.
US presses for military action against Russia
By Joseph Kishore, 9 February 2015
The United States is ratcheting up pressure for military escalation in Ukraine, and thus risking a war with Russia.
State of emergency declared in eastern Ukraine, as US vows more sanctions against Russia
By Niles Williamson, 27 January 2015
President Obama threatened to use all means short of open war to increase pressure on Russia in the wake of renewed hostilities in Ukraine’s eastern Donbass region.
Russia and US end collaboration on nuclear disarmament
By Clara Weiss, 23 January 2015
Russia and the United States ended collaboration in the disposal of nuclear waste in mid-December, according to a report in the Boston Globe on Monday.
China challenges US economic war against Russia
By Alex Lantier, 23 December 2014
In a move that will intensify tensions between the United States and China, top Beijing officials pledged to extend credit and economic aid to Russia.
US Congress authorizes new sanctions against Russia, arms shipments to Ukraine
By Niles Williamson, 15 December 2014
The US Congress unanimously passed a bill authorizing Obama to impose new economic sanctions on Russia and deliver military aid to the right-wing regime in Kiev.
German elite divided over policy toward Russia and the US
By Peter Schwarz, 10 December 2014
Last Friday, 60 prominent figures from German politics, economics, culture and the media published a sharp criticism of the policy of the German government towards Russia.
In Ukraine, US Vice President Biden issues new threats against Russia
By Niles Williamson, 24 November 2014
Biden traveled to Ukraine to shore up the right-wing regime in Kiev and threaten further economic sanctions against Russia.
US and EU expand economic sanctions against Russia
By Niles Williamson, 13 September 2014
Banks affected by the new economic restrictions include Russia’s largest lenders Sberbank, Gazprombank and Rosselkhozbank.
US, EU intensify military threats against Russia
By Kumaran Ira, 10 September 2014
The US and the EU are escalating military threats against Russia, while preparing a raft of new economic sanctions targeting key sections of the Russian economy.
Obama commits US to war against Russia in defense of Baltic states
By Barry Grey, 8 September 2014
In a series of speeches and press conferences in Europe last week, President Obama publicly committed the United States to go to war against Moscow to defend the Baltic states that border Russia.
At NATO summit, US and Europe threaten Russia, plan military action against ISIS
By Jordan Shilton, 5 September 2014
The central role in deepening the crises in both Eastern Europe and the Middle East has been played by NATO’s leading powers, above all the United States.
On eve of NATO summit
US and NATO step up military preparations against Russia
By Niles Williamson, 3 September 2014
The United States and its European allies are preparing to deploy thousands of NATO troops to Eastern Europe, escalating their aggressive military moves directed against Russia.
US and Europe escalate provocations against Russia
By Johannes Stern, 1 September 2014
This weekend’s EU summit in Brussels marked a major escalation of threats against Russia, raising the specter of full-scale war between Russia and NATO.
EU, US intensify confrontation with Russia
By Christoph Dreier, 5 August 2014
The US and European Union are stepping up their campaign against Russia as the Ukrainian army intensifies its attack on the civilian population in the east of the country.
Australian pseudo-lefts line up behind US war preparations against Russia
By Nick Beams, 1 August 2014
After remaining silent for days on the downing of MH17, Socialist Alternative is providing grist to the mill of the US-led war drive against Russia.
US, Europe to boost sanctions on Russia
By Peter Symonds, 29 July 2014
European support for tougher sanctions reflects both pressure from Washington and a determination to exploit the MH17 crash to the hilt.
Anti-Russia propaganda and the fabrication of a new pro-war consensus
By Alex Lantier, 21 March 2014
Claims that Washington is defending Ukraine against Russian aggression are lies, promoted to give discredited policies of imperialist war a new lease on life.
US, EU escalate war threats against Russia over Crimea annexation
By Johannes Stern and Alex Lantier, 20 March 2014
In response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in the Ukraine crisis, US and European officials called for putting NATO on a perpetual war footing against Moscow.
US-EU sanctions against Russia: A barely veiled threat of war
By Alex Lantier, 18 March 2014
As he announced the imposition of sanctions, President Obama signaled that the US would consider all means necessary, including military action, to humiliate and crush Russia.
US, EU threaten retaliation as Crimea votes to join Russia
By Alex Lantier, 17 March 2014
US and EU officials pushed for sanctions and military escalation against Russia after Crimea rejected the Western-backed, far-right regime in Kiev and voted to join Russia.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine collapse ahead of Crimean independence referendum
By Alex Lantier, 15 March 2014
Pressure from Washington and the European powers is driving the Ukrainian crisis to the brink of war.
Denouncing Crimea referendum, US and EU step up pressure on Russia
By Johannes Stern, 11 March 2014
Officials from the EU and the US are reportedly to meet in London today to discuss another round of sanctions that could be formally adopted at an EU foreign ministers summit on March 17—the day after the Crimean referendum.
US, European Union impose sanctions against Russia
By Alex Lantier, 7 March 2014
The Western powers ratcheted up threats and sanctions against Russia Thursday, while the US mounted a major military buildup in Europe.
US threatens Russia as Ukraine crisis escalates
By Chris Marsden, 5 March 2014
Having backed a fascist-led putsch in Ukraine, US officials are seeking to deepen alliances with various ex-Soviet republics in order to isolate Russia.
US steps up pressure on Russia amid growing risk of war over Ukraine
By Stefan Steinberg, 4 March 2014
The world is being brought face to face with the disastrous consequences of the dissolution of the USSR, which has left the region vulnerable to imperialist intrigue, provocations and the rise of far-right forces functioning as tools of imperialism.
US-backed Ukrainian regime mobilizes reserves, threatening war with Russia
By Alex Lantier, 3 March 2014
The tensions between Moscow and Kiev directly raise the risk of a clash between Russia and the NATO powers backing Kiev.
US, Europe step up threats against Russia over Ukraine
By Stefan Steinberg, 28 February 2014
US and European statements calling upon other countries to avoid “provocative action” in Ukraine are utterly hypocritical.
Tensions mount between US and Russia in lead-up to Olympics
By Andrea Peters, 27 January 2014
The US government and the Western media are working to turn the Sochi Olympics into a debacle for the Russian government.
Swedish intelligence service spying on Russia for US National Security Agency
By Jordan Shilton, 30 December 2013
The deepening connections of Swedish intelligence services with the US and Britain over the past decade have coincided with the country’s formal abandonment of its posture of neutrality.
UN Security Council backs US-Russia deal on Syrian chemical disarmament
By Alex Lantier, 28 September 2013
While US officials tried to present the UN resolution as a triumph for their diplomatic agenda, the risk of a broad regional war remains.
US pressures Russia to extradite Snowden, vowing “he will not be tortured”
By Thomas Gaist, 27 July 2013
Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to Moscow, asserting that Snowden has no legal basis for seeking asylum and promising not to torture or execute the leaker.
US threatens Russia with “long-term problems” as Snowden applies for temporary asylum
By Eric London, 18 July 2013
Democrats and Republicans responded to news that whistleblower Edward Snowden formally applied for asylum in Russia with more threats.
Edward Snowden in limbo as US increases pressure on Russia
By Eric London, 16 July 2013
The Obama administration has escalated its international campaign against whistle-blower Edward Snowden.
US threatens Russia, China in its pursuit of Snowden
By Peter Symonds, 26 June 2013
The only “law” that the White House recognises is that which serves the political, economic and strategic interests of US imperialism.
US issues threats to China, Russia over Snowden
By Peter Symonds, 25 June 2013
The Obama administration is stepping up its threats and bullying in a bid to force the Russian government to hand Snowden over.
Russia prepares for a US-Israeli military strike against Iran
By Clara Weiss, 28 April 2012
Russia has undertaken intensive preparations during the past few months for a possible military strike by Israel and the United States on Iran.
Appointment of new US ambassador heightens tensions with Russia
By Clara Weiss, 10 February 2012
The appointment of Michael McFaul as new US ambassador to Moscow has fueled fresh tensions between Washington and Moscow.
US, Russia clash over Washington’s war drive against Syria
By Chris Marsden, 2 February 2012
The United States, France, Britain and the Arab League are lying when they claim that the resolution they are pushing in the United Nations Security Council is not intended to pave the way for military intervention in Syria.
Russia warns US, allies planning for war in Syria
By Niall Green, 13 January 2012
The Russian government has accused Washington and its allies in Europe and the Middle East of preparing for a military intervention into the civil conflict in Syria.
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