Kremlin aide says Moscow will allow transit of US weapons across Russia to Afghanistan

MOSCOW — Russia said Friday it will allow the United States to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a long-sought move that bolsters U.S. military operations but potentially gives the Kremlin leverage over critical American supplies.

Putin spokesman: Obama’s wrong in criticism of Russian premier, meeting should change his mind

MOSCOW — President Barack Obama was wrong to suggest Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin remains partially mired in a Cold War mindset and is sure to change his opinion when they meet next week in Moscow, Putin’s spokesman said Friday.

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Russia, voices hope for closer military ties

MOSCOW — The top U.S. military officer said after meeting with Russian leaders Friday and that both countries were willing to improve military ties.

Russia says talks with US on nuclear arms ‘constructive,’ but hints summit may not bring deal

MOSCOW — Russia says talks with the United States on nuclear arms reductions have been constructive, but suggests a summit next month may not bring a new deal.

Kremlin envoy hopes for stronger U.S.-Russian anti-terror cooperation

MOSCOW — A top Kremlin official said Thursday that Russia is ready to expand cooperation with the United States in combating international terrorism.

Russian foreign minister optimistic about reaching new arms control deal with US this year

MOSCOW — Russia’s foreign minister has signaled Moscow’s readiness for compromise on a new nuclear arms control agreement with the United States and said he hopes for a deal by year’s end, news reports said Tuesday.