Pete Hegseth's fashion choice prompted much speculation online, as his tie strongly resembled the Russian tricolor.

In mid-June 2025, a rumor spread on social media claiming that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) shared a Flag Day post on X featuring two Russian flags. Flag Day, celebrated annually on June 14, ...

In a series of escalating statements, Russia’s foreign intelligence service has accused Western countries of plotting “false ...

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth wore a red, blue, and white tie to the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, prompting many to say that they were Russia's flag colors.

GENEVA (AP) — Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years. The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling ...

The partial suspensions of Belarus and Russia are lifted as International Paralympic Committee members vote not to maintain the sanctions.

Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete under their own flag at the Paralympics and World Para-sport events after their partial suspensions by the International Paralympic Committee were lifted.