Russia

U.S. may pull nuclear deal to punish Russia, source says (CNN.com)

6 Sep 2008

The Bush administration is poised to withdraw an agreement with Russia on nuclear trade as punishment for Russia's military action last month against U.S. ally Georgia, a State Department source said Friday.

Lavrov rejects Cheney's attack on Russia (CNN.com)

6 Sep 2008

Russia on Friday rejected sharp criticism by U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney that its intervention in Georgia raises doubts about Moscow's reliability as an international partner.

U.S. risks Russia row with Ukraine NATO backing (CNN.com)

6 Sep 2008

The United States has backed Ukraine's bid for NATO membership a day after similarly supporting Georgia, in a move which may further stoke tensions with Russia.