Russia cancelled talks with a top US official to protest the latest sanctions punishing Russian companies and individuals over the conflict in Ukraine, in a fresh setback for President Donald Trump’s bid to improve ties with President Vladimir Putin’s government.
Under Secretary of State Thomas Shannon had been scheduled to fly to St Petersburg this week to discuss what the two sides call “irritants” in the relationship. But Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei… …read more
Source: South China Morning Post
