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Charles McGonigal, the former special agent in charge of counterintelligence in the FBI’s New York office, is accused of working with Oleg Deripaska, who has been on the U.S. sanctions list since 2018.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States and its allies are having a “very active discussion” about banning the import of Russian oil and natural gas

Pa. awmakers say they will file legislation requiring state pension funds to pull investments connected to the Russian government and its critical supporters.

The ruble dropped nearly 30% Monday after Western countries imposed new restrictions on the Russian financial sector.

Western governments have raised concerns about Russia expanding the force and scope of its operations under the guise of a humanitarian mission.

Biden said Thursday that the United States isn’t pushing for “a cycle of escalation and conflict” with Russia, but instead for both nations to manage tensions and work together when needed.

The Treasury Department on Monday took its first action in response to foreign interference in the 2018 midterm elections by placing the yacht and private planes of a Russian financier on an international sanctions list.