Measures also target Moscow’s ability to borrow money; Russia denounces move, warns of retaliation

White House said planning to expel Russian diplomats, announce financial measures over alleged election interference and SolarWinds cyberattack

Reports say imminent move is response to alleged election interference and SolarWinds cyberattack; tensions rising amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Recently fighting has intensified between Ukraine's army and pro-Russian separatists in the country's east, with signs of a Russian troop buildup in the region

Senior Russian lawmaker slams US president's 'unacceptable' statement; Kremlin says it's clear Washington doesn't wish to improve strained bilateral ties

Russian leader says Moscow won't sever ties with Washington, but will negotiate 'beneficial' terms; highlights America's past history of slavery and killings of Native Americans

Moscow says it wants to avoid an 'irreversible deterioration' in relations, accuses Washington of having driven ties 'into a dead end in recent years'

US president says he warned his Russian counterpart to 'be prepared' in their first phone call; Russian lawmaker: Attacks on Putin are 'attacks on our country'

Iran, China and other countries also expected to be targeted in wake of intelligence report identifying attempts to sway 2020 presidential vote

'Very clear that Russia is up to its old tricks,' State Department monitor says, accusing Moscow of being behind 4 online platforms involved in anti-vaccination campaign