Russia

July 27, 2025

Secretary Gates and his wife Becky receive a tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and his wife Becky receive a tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress in […]

July 27, 2025

Becky Gates, wife of Secretary Gates, receives flowers.

Becky Gates, wife of Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, receives flowers during a tour of the Peter and Paul […]

July 27, 2025

Secretary Gates fires the “Noon Cannon” during a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates fires the “Noon Cannon” during a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress in […]

July 27, 2025

Ukrainian drone attacks force Russia to cancel naval parade during Putin visit

Ukrainian drones targeted St. Petersburg on Sunday, Russian authorities said, forcing the airport to close for five hours as Vladimir […]

July 27, 2025

“He’s got the Stanley Cup, and I don’t”: When Alex Ovechkin envied $24,400,000 NHL superstar during early Russian rivalry

Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin were once close friends. Both were drafted first and second in 2004 and played for […]

July 27, 2025

Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld does a television interview with Mikhail Gusman.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) does a television interview with Mikhail Gusman, deputy director of ITAR-TASS, in St. […]

July 27, 2025

Secretary Rumsfeld shakes hands with Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Ivanov.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) shakes hands with Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Ivanov after their meetings and […]

July 27, 2025

Secretary Rumsfeld and Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Ivanov listen to a reporter’s question.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (center) and Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Ivanov (right) listen to a reporter’s question […]

July 27, 2025

Secretary Rumsfeld and Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Ivanov brief reporters.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (2nd from right) and Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Ivanov (2nd from left) brief […]

July 27, 2025

Secretary Rumsfeld talks with Senior Military Assistant Vice Adm. Giambastiani.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) talks with Senior Military Assistant Vice Adm. Edmund Giambastiani, U.S. Navy, as they […]