The Latest: Tillerson says Russia relations deteriorating

Russian President Vladimir Putin walks along the Cathedral Square of the Kremlin, to take part in a holiday reception in Moscow, Monday, June 12, 2017. Since 1992 the 'Day of Russia' is annually celebrated on 12 June as the Russian Federation's national holiday.(Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin walks along the Cathedral Square of the Kremlin, to take part in a holiday reception in Moscow, Monday, June 12, 2017. Since 1992 the 'Day of Russia' is annually celebrated on 12 June as the Russian Federation's national holiday.(Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

By Associated Press June 13, 2017 2 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on U.S. relations with Russia and possible new sanctions (all times local):

11:30 a.m.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. relationship with Russia is at an all-time low and deteriorating further.

Testifying Tuesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tillerson says talks with Moscow on stabilizing the conflict with Syria are progressing but it’s too early to tell if the discussions will bear fruit.

Tillerson’s appearance comes as the Senate is considering a new package of sanctions against Russia in retaliation for Moscow’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election and its aggression in other parts of the world, including Syria and Ukraine.