Search

The article reveals lapses in the security network of Russia following the shooting at the Crocus City Hall outside Moscow which the Islamic State-Khorasan Province claimed responsibility for. It attributes the security lapses to distrust within the Russian security establishment and its relation with global intelligence agencies, the way Russian President Vladimir V. Putin hijacked the Federal Security Service for a political crackdown, and neglect of a U.S. warning of an extremist attack.

The article reports that Russia has been preparing a military response to the planned 2026 deployment of longer-range American ground-based missiles in Germany, which Moscow views as a threat to regional stability and strategic balance.

The article highlights Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's friendly visit to President Vladimir Putin in Russia, underscoring global divisions over Russia's actions despite Western attempts at isolation.

The article reports on Russia's warning to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) not to send troops to Ukraine as it will lead to a direct conflict between Russian forces and Western military alliance. Topics discussed include French President Emmanuel Macron's comment about the possibility of a NATO country sending troops to Ukraine, military aid provided by the U.S. to Ukraine, and other NATO members' statement that they are not considering deploying troops in Ukraine.

The article reports on the criticisms of a hedonistic party led by pop star Dima Bilan during the Russia-Ukraine war. Topics mentioned include the impact of the party on Russian President Vladimir V. Putin's image and the feelings of families and loved ones of troops who are fighting in Ukraine, and other musicians who faced lawsuits and moral damage charges.

The article focuses on Russia's demonstration of its capability to use battlefield nuclear weapons in Ukraine through released video footage of military exercises, escalating tensions and heightening concerns about the situation in the region.

The article focuses on how two years of war have transformed Russia, making it more dependent on China and marked by political repression reminiscent of the Soviet era, yet economically resilient with many Russians experiencing their highest incomes.

The article focuses on the critical moment in the war in Ukraine, with Moscow gaining confidence and Kyiv facing dwindling reserves and uncertain prospects, as President Zelensky seeks additional security aid from the U.S., but faces resistance from congressional Republicans.

The article reports on political ramifications of the 24-hour mutiny in Russia, led by Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group. Topics discussed include problems identified by Prigozhin that are likely to enrage troops and further lowering already sickly morale, remarks from Dmitri Kuznets, a military analyst for Meduza, an independent Russian news website, and reaction of U.S. military officials to the revolt.

The article focuses on Kim Jong-un's tour of Russia, highlighting concerns about Vladimir Putin's growing relationship with authoritarian leaders, including the implicit threat of sharing military technology and its implications for global dynamics, especially in the context of Russia's war.

The article focuses on Russia's efforts to stabilize the ruble as it hits a 16-month low against the U.S. dollar, which raises concerns about rising inflation and financial volatility amid the country's war against Ukraine, with the central bank taking measures to halt purchases.

The article focuses on a brief moment when a Russian warlord, Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, provided a glimpse of a possible post-Putin Russia, highlighting the unpredictable and destabilizing forces at play in the country.

The article focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing India's commitment to maintaining its diplomatic ties with Russia despite Western isolation over Ukraine, with a focus on strengthening their strategic partnership.

The article discusses widely disseminated video footage of Russian government authorities destroying food imported from Western countries in violation of a food embargo. According to the article, Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered the destruction of such food products in late July 2015. The article states that the videos were being heavily circulated on the Internet and that Russians supported the embargo, though not the destruction of the food. The article presents comments from the Moscow, Russia, firm the Center for Political Technologies analytics department head Tatyana Stanovaya.

The article reports that Russia has lifted a voluntary ban on the sale of its S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Iran. Then-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev had imposed the ban in 2010 to align with United Nations sanctions against Iran. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the prohibition was no longer necessary. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf questioned the wisdom of Russia's action.

The article discusses the malign impact on Russia's economy of falling oil prices, a declining ruble, and international sanctions levied against it for intervening in Ukraine. Manufacturing activity is down, gross domestic product is declining, and inflation is rising. Particular attention is given to the city of Kaluga, where governor Anatoly Artamonov has successfully attracted many international businesses but must now cope with changed economic circumstances.

The article reports on the confirmation by Russia's aviation authorities that Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner mercenary group who staged an aborted mutiny against the country's military leadership in June 2023, was among the passengers on a plane that crashed in Russia on August 23, 2023, killing everyone on board. Cited are the comment of U.S. President Joe Biden to speculations that Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind the crash, and the uncertainty around the crash.

The article reports that on August 7, 2014 Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev disclosed a list of foods including beef, poultry, and cheese that Russia will no longer import from the U.S. and Europe. The ban comes in response to sanctions levied against Russia for its involvement in an insurgency in Ukraine. Altogether the banned items accounted for nearly $9 billion worth of Russian imports during 2013.

The article discusses developments on March 21, 2014 related to Russia's military incursion into the Crimea region of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree formally annexing Crimea to Russia. Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and European Union created turmoil with Russian stock prices and electronic payments in Russia. Canada imposed additional sanctions against Russia.

The article reports that on March 16, 2014 people participating in a referendum in Crimea overwhelmingly voted to approve seceding from Ukraine and joining Russia. Both the European Union and the U.S. denounced the referendum as unlawful. U.S. officials were planning sanctions against Russia. It is said Russia's parliament and its president, Vladimir Putin, could move to annex Crimea within weeks.

The article discusses how Russia's cultivation of allies in the Crimea region aided its military intervention there in March 2014. Mustafa Jemilev of Ukraine's parliament says Russia has long provided funding to pro-Russia groups in Crimea. Sergei Aksyonov of the Russian Unity political party in Crimea, who in March 2014 was named prime minister of the region, had previously signed a cooperation agreement with a Russian nationalist political party.

The article discusses paper producer International Paper Co.'s (IP's) joint venture in Bratsk, Russia to produce paper products for the Chinese market. IP chief executive John Faraci has had to cope with several hurdles including crime, a frigid climate, inefficient business practices of its Russian partner, and apparent collusion on the part of suppliers.

The article reports that Edward Snowden, a former contract worker for the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) who has taken refuge at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow, Russia after releasing secret details about NSA surveillance activity, has indicated he will seek asylum from Russia On July 12, 2013 Snowden said he hoped to stay in Russia until he could travel to Latin America, where certain countries have offered to shelter him.

The article reports that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking to determine in News Outdoor Russia, an outdoor advertising subsidiary of mass media industry firm News Corp. paid bribes to Russian public officers to obtain approvals of billboard placements in that country. The FBI's actions are related to an ongoing investigation of News Corp. for possible violations of U.S. law governing bribery of foreign officials.

The article reports on a 2016 meeting between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Alexander Grushko, the Russian ambassador to NATO amid rising military tensions between Russia and the U.S. Topics include the two sides' differing understanding about the source of the current conflict between Russia and the Western allies, and the plan to revive military-to-military communications between Moscow and the alliance to minimize the possibilities of armed confrontation.

The article reports on the agreement made by Russia with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to reform and reaccredit its domestic test laboratory and anti-doping organization, which lost its license after WADA found widespread doping in Russian track and field.

The article focuses on the criticism by Russia's state-dominated media of Turkey since the Turkish air force shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border, calling the nation as a hotbed of terrorism and a sponsor of Islamic State.

The article reports on the conflict between Russia and Turkey which intensified as the Kremlin ignored the call of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for dialogue and demands Turkey to apologize after it struck a Russian Su-24 bomber.