Wendy Sherman

Russia-U.S. security talks in Geneva to be held on Jan. 10

Russia-U.S. security talks in Geneva to be held on Jan. 10

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will lead security talks in Geneva on Jan. 10, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. "During the talks we will seek firm …

U.S. says Ghani 'no longer a figure in Afghanistan'

U.S. says Ghani 'no longer a figure in Afghanistan'

The United States appeared to dismiss on Wednesday former President Ashraf Ghani's pledge to return to the country he fled amid the Taliban seizure of Kabul, saying he is "no longer a figure in Afghanistan." Deputy …

U.S. tells Russia it won't rejoin Open Skies treaty

U.S. tells Russia it won't rejoin Open Skies treaty

The Biden administration informed Russia on Thursday that it will not rejoin a key arms control pact, even as the two sides prepare for a summit next month between their leaders, the State Department said. U.S. officials said Deputy …

Biden nominee vows to fight Nord Stream 2 pipeline

Biden nominee vows to fight Nord Stream 2 pipeline

U.S. President Joe Biden’s nominee for the number two State Department leadership post says that if confirmed, she’ll fight to block Russia’s controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Western Europe. …