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I’m not offering Iran anything, I’m not even talking to them. We have completely destroyed their nuclear facilities, - Trump US President Donald Trump is not currently in contact with Iran. 30.06.25 11:28 2 737 55 Previously in trend: US strikes on Iran

Putin’s regime is even more isolated and closed than Soviet regime - Obama Former US President Barack Obama has said that communication between the White House and the administration of Russian President Vladimir Putin is weaker than it was between US and Soviet leaders during the Cold War. 16.10.22 12:29 6 161 50 World

Trump: Annexation of Crimea is Obama's mistake. VIDEO The annexation of Crimea, after which Russia was expelled from G8, occurred during the term of US President Barack Obama and was his mistake, while the occupation of the peninsula could have been stopped. 27.08.19 10:43 33 361 225 Ukrainian Politics

Trump again declares he wants Russia back at G7 summits. VIDEO The US President Donald Trump has stated that he wants Russia back at the Group of Seven summits of the world's leading economies, even though it still controls Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula. 22.08.19 13:58 10 043 129 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia could use Flynn to influence Trump, - CNN Russian officials bragged in conversations during the presidential campaign that they had cultivated a strong relationship with former Trump adviser retired Gen. Michael Flynn and believed they could use him to influence Donald Trump and his team. 21.05.17 10:58 15 047 72 World

US President Trump accuses his predecessor of being weak in relations with Russia U.S. President Donald Trump says Obama allowed Russia to get stronger and stronger and take Crimea away from Ukraine. 07.03.17 16:38 177 135 408 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea President Trump

"Was Obama too soft on Russia?" - Trump on Crimea's occupation In 2014, Russia illegally seized Crimea from Ukraine. 15.02.17 15:28 232 999 648 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Trump adviser Flynn's talks with Russian ambassador about sanctions a potentially illegal sygnal to Russia on possible ease, - The Washington Post Despite public denial of Russian sanctions conversations between national security adviser Michael Flynn and Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. during the transition of power, they did take place. 10.02.17 12:35 27 250 70 Previously in trend: President Trump

Obama's farewell tweet: "It's been the honor of my life to serve you" Barack Obama promisses the Americans not to stop: "I'll be right there with you as a citizen, inspired by your voices of truth and justice, good humor, and love." 20.01.17 17:12 8 669 47 World

Obama Administration imposed/expanded sanctions against Russia under various pretexts 35 times, - Russian Foreign Ministry U.S. President Barack Obama’s outgoing Administration imposed restrictions on Russia about 35 times. 172 Russians and 350 legal entities have been put on the Washington’s black list. 19.01.17 17:49 11 202 101 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

"Russia continues to occupy Ukrainian territory and meddle in Ukrainian affairs," - Obama. VIDEO Russia took away Crimea and continues to interfere in the affairs of Ukraine and support militants in the country's east. 19.01.17 09:32 36 582 115 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

US diplomats wore wigs, dressed as women to penetrate Russian embassy, - Lavrov The number of U.S. intelligence services' attempts to recruit Russian diplomats grew during the second term of the Obama administration. 17.01.17 12:25 60 931 216 World

Obama extends sanctions on Russia by one year U.S. President Barack Obama extended sanctions imposed on Russia in March 2014 over the Russian aggression in Ukraine for one more year. 14.01.17 09:31 83 020 303 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Obama bids emotional farewell to Americans. VIDEO Jan. 10, 2017, outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama delivered his farewell speech in Chicago, IL. 11.01.17 14:31 34 173 106 World

"Russian hackers hacked Obama’s brain,” - Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova Spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova says that President Obama’s brain is the only thing the Russian hackers could have hacked in the United States. 09.01.17 16:52 97 529 368 Incidents

''We must remember that Putin is not on our team", - Obama U.S. President Barack Obama believes that Russia has meddled in the U.S. electoral process. 07.01.17 12:54 25 220 88 World

Trump to repeal numerous Obama's decision upon taking post President-Elect Donald Trump on his 'day one' in the office intends to 'repeal' a lot of regulations adopted by Obama Administration. 02.01.17 17:32 70 597 157 World

Putin skips New Year congratulations to Poroshenko and Obama Russian President Vladimir Putin has not congratulated President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on the New Year and Christmas. 30.12.16 18:56 62 092 247 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

These actions not sum total of response to Russia’s aggressive activities, variety of actions to follow, - Obama on additional sanctions U.S. President Barack Obama commented on his decision to authorize actions in response to the Russian government’s aggressive harassment of U.S. officials and cyber operations aimed at U.S. election, calling it a "necessary and appropriate response to efforts to harm U.S. interests in violation of established international norms of behavior." 30.12.16 10:45 62 068 305 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

US president sees new Russia sanctions as necessary response to efforts to harm state interests The new U.S. restrictions imposed on the Russian Federation are a "necessary and appropriate response" to Moscow-directed cyber attacks. 30.12.16 00:13 34 004 181 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Obama enacts new sanctions against Russia U.S. President Barack Obama has signed a decree on new sanctions against Russia. 29.12.16 22:40 106 669 230 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

White House to unleash new Russia sanctions Dec. 29, - CNN The Obama administration is preparing to announce on Dec. 29 a series of retaliation measures against Russia for meddling in the U.S. election. 28.12.16 23:06 43 361 168 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Obama authorizes USD 350M in security assistance to Ukraine U.S. President Barack Obama has signed into law the National Defense Authorizations Act, increasing security assistance to Ukraine up to $350,000,000. 24.12.16 09:37 46 584 430 Ukrainian Politics

Obama promises retaliation to Russia in response to cyberattacks "at a time and place of own choosing" President Barack Obama said Washington should retaliate Russia in response to its cyberattacks during presidential campaign in the U.S. 16.12.16 09:30 14 787 82 World

Obama, EU leaders agree to keep Russia sanctions until Minsk deal fulfilled The leaders of the United States, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Spain at a meeting in Berlin agreed on the need to maintain sanctions against Russia. 18.11.16 18:00 15 165 72 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Obama, Merkel discuss keeping Russia sanctions until Minsk fully implemented: "We continued to stand with the people of Ukraine" President of the United States Barak Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the keeping of Russia sanctions in place until the Minsk agreements are fully implemented by the country. 18.11.16 10:11 13 410 105 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

US has "clear proof" of Russia's involvement in cyber attacks, - Obama Washington has "clear proof" of Russian involvement in the cyber attacks against the United States. 17.11.16 21:32 24 298 138 World

Obama urges Trump to "stand up to Russia" when it deviates from international norms The incumbent U.S. President Barack Obama believes his successor Donald Trump should oppose Russia if it neglects international norms. 17.11.16 19:50 30 308 124 Previously in trend: President Trump

Russia bars former US Ambassador McFaul "because of his close affiliation with Obama" Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul says he was included on the Kremlin's sanction lists prohibiting him to travel to Russia. 11.11.16 20:43 16 558 172 Incidents

Trump meets Obama to discuss power transition. PHOTOS On Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump held a 90-minute meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in the White House to discuss the transition of power after the Republican's stunning election victory. 10.11.16 21:14 114 375 331 Previously in trend: Presidential race President Trump

Obama: Peaceful transition of power is one of US democracy hallmarks U.S. President Barack Obama says peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of the American democracy while the U.S will show that to the world over the next few months. 09.11.16 21:57 6 934 44 Previously in trend: President Trump

EU should maintain Russia sanctions until Minsk 2 properly fulfilled, - Obama U.S. President Barack Obama says the European Union sanctions against the Russian Federation must stay in force for as long as Moscow fails to observe its commitments under the Minsk agreements. 18.10.16 20:58 15 171 118 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Obama warned that democracy is on ballot in US 2016 presidential election U.S. President Barack Obama condemned Donald Trump as a dictator during a lakeside campaign rally for Hillary Clinton here on Friday. 15.10.16 09:43 12 417 82 World

Obama says Trump unfit for presidency, urges republicans to abandon him U.S. President Barack Obama criticized republican presidential nominee Donald Trump over his comments on groping women and urged GOP members to stop supporting him. 12.10.16 11:02 14 234 57 World

Obama has epiphany on Russia, - The Wall Street Journal It took seven and a half years for the Obama Administration to finally awaken to the nature of Vladimir Putin’s Russia, The Wall Street Journal writes in an Opinion article. 10.10.16 18:01 76 792 161 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

People of Ukraine did not take to streets because of some plot imposed from abroad , they simply had no recourse, - Obama at UN General Assembly U.S. President Barack Obama in his UN speech has again debunked the myths of the Russian propaganda on the so-called Western scenario of democratic changes in Ukraine and warned Russia that continued interference in the affairs of its neighbors might diminish its stature. 21.09.16 12:17 106 614 553 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"I don't think the guy's qualified to be US president," - Obama criticized Trump for praising Putin U.S. President Barack Obama has chided Donald Trump as "wacky" and "uninformed" after the Republican candidate said Russia's President Putin was a better leader. 09.09.16 16:18 15 120 72 World

Trump deems Putin to be better leader than Barack Obama Republican nominee Donald Trump called Putin a "far more" capable leader than President Obama at Wednesday's Commander-in-Chief Forum. 08.09.16 11:38 26 375 202 Oddities

US to keep resisting Russian aggression in Ukraine, - Obama The U.S. president and the British prime minister met in China. 04.09.16 12:56 60 029 258 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia expects Putin, Obama to meet at G20 summit, Peskov says The Kremlin is hoping that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S President Barack Obama will be able to communicate during the G20 summit Sept. 4-5 in China. 30.08.16 00:01 29 070 161 Incidents

"Even in the most difficult moments, the glory and freedom of Ukraine live on", - Obama on 25th Independence anniversary U.S. President Barack Obama made a statement on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, celebrated on Aug. 24. 25.08.16 12:47 22 810 160 World

Obama congratulated Ukrainian people on Independence Day U.S. President Barack Obama congratulated President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and the people of Ukraine on the 25th anniversary of independence. 23.08.16 22:40 31 668 278 Ukrainian Politics

"Russia, separatists must lay down arms and stop bullying Ukraine," - Obama Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Aug. 2, United States President Barack Obama reaffirmed his support for Ukraine. 03.08.16 09:52 60 588 176 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

G5 leaders support Ukraine’s sovereignty and need to continue political and economic reforms, - Obama Leaders of the U.S., France, Germany, Italy, and United Kingdom reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity at the NATO Summit in Warsaw. 10.07.16 09:35 31 250 118 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko meets with Obama, Merkel on NATO Summit sidelines. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Warsaw. 08.07.16 20:16 35 548 121 Ukrainian Politics

Obama, Putin fail to agree on new partnership in Syria, - Reuters U.S. President Barack Obama and President Vladimir Putin of Russia reached no agreement on a new co-operation in Syria in a telephone conversation they held on Wednesday. 07.07.16 23:57 39 162 111 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Kerry hopes for progress in resolving Donbas conflict after yesterday's Obama's talk with Putin State Secretary of the United States John Kerry hopes for progress in the settlement of the Donbas conflict after yesterday's evening talk between U.S. president Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin. 07.07.16 16:36 18 587 49 Ukrainian Politics

Putin demanded special status for "DPR" and "LPR", amnesty to Donbas terrorists, and concerted law on local elections in conversation with Obama President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama at the initiative of the Russian side. 06.07.16 22:40 145 848 543 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine