Russia

Highlights in U.S.-Russia History
Timeline details important moments in the history of U.S. relations with Russia from 1780-2006.  More on 200 years of U.S.-Russia relationship.

U.S.-Soviet Relations in the Era of Détente, 1969-1976
"America's relationship with Russia will remain large and complex: a mix of cooperation and competition, friendship and friction. This has always been the case. But we have achieved great things together before. We are doing so again today. And I am confident that with patience and hard work, dialogue and understanding, our future can be brighter than our past." Full Text | Release of Soviet-American Relations: The Détente Years, 1969-1972

U.S.-European Alliance
 " We need to take account of what is working in our relationship with Russia but also to be very clear about where we disagree with the Russian leadership -- whether it's on the lack of democracy inside Russia itself, the declining fortunes of the democrats in the Russian political spectrum; whether it's on Russia's attempts to, we think, be overbearing at times in their relations with their neighbors; or whether it's the recent Russian reaction to our attempt to establish a modern missile defense system in Europe, not aimed at the Russians themselves, of course, but aimed at the threats that emanate from Iran and other countries to the south of Russia.  A balanced picture of the U.S.-Russian relationship would take account of the following.  That on the two major issues that we face globally -- our ability to defend ourselves against terrorist threats, and our ability to restrain countries from becoming nuclear powers -- Russia is one of our strongest partners worldwide." Full Text

200 Years of U.S.-Russia Relations
In 2007, private and government organizations in the United States and Russia mark two centuries of diplomatic relations with events that illustrate the depth and complexity of the relationship. Throughout the year, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Moscow and the State Department in Washington, DC will coordinate numerous events in the United States and Russia to highlight this important milestone. More 

Coffee Break With Ambassador Burns
William Joseph Burns, U.S. Ambassador to Russia, and Department Spokesman Sean McCormack discussed issues related to Russia during a "Coffee Break at the State Department" event.  Read transcript and view video of the discussion.  

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