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» Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump ‘demands control’ of pipeline in Ukraine carrying Russian gas - The Independent
13/04/25 02:32 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump ‘demands control’ of pipeline in Ukraine carrying Russian gas    The Independent

» Ukraine war live: US boasts ‘leverage’ over Moscow as envoy meets Putin for talks - The Independent
13/04/25 01:46 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war live: US boasts ‘leverage’ over Moscow as envoy meets Putin for talks    The Independent

» ‘This isn’t Russia, never was, and never will be’: Ukrainians living under occupation fear Trump’s peace talks - CNN
13/04/25 00:00 from Russia - Google News
‘This isn’t Russia, never was, and never will be’: Ukrainians living under occupation fear Trump’s peace talks    CNN

» Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow - AP News
12/04/25 23:42 from Russia - Google News
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow    AP News

» 'There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up' — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks - The Kyiv Independent
12/04/25 22:56 from Russia - Google News
'There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up' — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks    The Kyiv Independent

» Ukraine says Russian strike hit Indian pharma firm Kusum healthcare's warehouse: What we know so far - Times of India
12/04/25 22:15 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine says Russian strike hit Indian pharma firm Kusum healthcare's warehouse: What we know so far    Times of India

» Trump says Ukraine talks may be going OK, but there is a time 'to put up or shut up' - Reuters
12/04/25 22:10 from Russia - Google News
Trump says Ukraine talks may be going OK, but there is a time 'to put up or shut up'    Reuters

» Ukraine war latest: Trump envoy suggests dividing up Ukraine like post-war Berlin - The Independent
12/04/25 22:00 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war latest: Trump envoy suggests dividing up Ukraine like post-war Berlin    The Independent

» Trump: Russia-Ukraine talks ‘going OK,’ but point at which ‘you have to put up or shut up’ - The Hill
12/04/25 21:40 from Russia - Google News
Trump: Russia-Ukraine talks ‘going OK,’ but point at which ‘you have to put up or shut up’    The Hill

» Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 12, 2025 - Institute for the Study of War
12/04/25 19:18 from Russia - Google News
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 12, 2025    Institute for the Study of War

» Ukraine war: Women speak out from occupied territories - BBC
12/04/25 19:02 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war: Women speak out from occupied territories    BBC

» Ukraine war: ‘Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - life in occupied territories - BBC
12/04/25 19:02 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war: ‘Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - life in occupied territories    BBC

» Trump extends Biden's sanctions executive order against Russia. - The Kyiv Independent
12/04/25 18:20 from Russia - Google News
Trump extends Biden's sanctions executive order against Russia.    The Kyiv Independent

» Will Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day? - South China Morning Post
12/04/25 18:00 from Russia - Google News
Will Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day?    South China Morning Post

» Russia continues drone onslaught on Ukraine, prepares for new ground offensive in Kharkiv - New York Post
12/04/25 17:42 from Russia - Google News
Russia continues drone onslaught on Ukraine, prepares for new ground offensive in Kharkiv    New York Post

» How has the war in Ukraine divided Western countries? - Al Jazeera
12/04/25 17:05 from Russia - Google News
How has the war in Ukraine divided Western countries?    Al Jazeera

» Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensors - BBC
12/04/25 17:00 from Russia - Google News
Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensors    BBC

» Ambassador does not deny Russian attempts to track UK subs - BBC
12/04/25 17:00 from Russia - Google News
Ambassador does not deny Russian attempts to track UK subs    BBC

» Putin’s Secret Dealmaker Emerges From the Shadows in Ukraine Peace Talks - WSJ
12/04/25 16:31 from Russia - Google News
Putin’s Secret Dealmaker Emerges From the Shadows in Ukraine Peace Talks    WSJ

» UK intel: Russia struggles to curb inflation as bankruptcies likely to surge - Euromaidan Press
12/04/25 15:50 from Russia - Google News
UK intel: Russia struggles to curb inflation as bankruptcies likely to surge    Euromaidan Press

» Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine ceasefire - BBC
12/04/25 15:24 from Russia - Google News
Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine ceasefire    BBC

» Frontline report: Russia ran out of armor, so Ukraine is stopping waves of troops with one machine gun near Pokrovsk - Euromaidan Press
12/04/25 15:03 from Russia - Google News
Frontline report: Russia ran out of armor, so Ukraine is stopping waves of troops with one machine gun near Pokrovsk    Euromaidan Press

» Trump extends Biden's Russia sanctions executive order for one year - Ukrinform
12/04/25 15:00 from Russia - Google News
Trump extends Biden's Russia sanctions executive order for one year    Ukrinform

» Trump extends Biden's sanctions against Russia - Українська правда
12/04/25 12:49 from Russia - Google News
Trump extends Biden's sanctions against Russia    Українська правда

» US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas - The Guardian
12/04/25 12:32 from Russia - Google News
US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas    The Guardian

» 'Special friendship?': Russian missile hit warehouse of Indian firm, claims Ukraine - Times of India
12/04/25 12:17 from Russia - Google News
'Special friendship?': Russian missile hit warehouse of Indian firm, claims Ukraine    Times of India

» Ukraine war briefing: Europe unveils new military support for Kyiv ahead of defence summit - The Guardian
12/04/25 11:58 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war briefing: Europe unveils new military support for Kyiv ahead of defence summit    The Guardian

» F-16 'downed' in Ukraine as Russian defenses 'strike' hard - BulgarianMilitary.com
12/04/25 11:53 from Russia - Google News
F-16 'downed' in Ukraine as Russian defenses 'strike' hard    BulgarianMilitary.com

» These parents and children were killed by Russia after Kyiv agreed to 30-day ceasefire - The Kyiv Independent
12/04/25 11:19 from Russia - Google News
These parents and children were killed by Russia after Kyiv agreed to 30-day ceasefire    The Kyiv Independent

» Russia May Deploy Nuclear Weapons in Space: NATO Chief - Newsweek
12/04/25 11:09 from Russia - Google News
Russia May Deploy Nuclear Weapons in Space: NATO Chief    Newsweek

» Russia won’t be able to afford troops in Ukraine past 2026 as economy struggles, experts say - New York Post
12/04/25 10:54 from Russia - Google News
Russia won’t be able to afford troops in Ukraine past 2026 as economy struggles, experts say    New York Post

» Ukraine keen to end war with Russia soon: foreign minister at diplomacy forum - South China Morning Post
12/04/25 10:38 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine keen to end war with Russia soon: foreign minister at diplomacy forum    South China Morning Post

» Russia’s Army Is Growing, Warns Ukraine’s Top Commander - The National Interest
12/04/25 10:01 from Russia - Google News
Russia’s Army Is Growing, Warns Ukraine’s Top Commander    The National Interest

» The Partition of Ukraine: How the War with Russia Ends? - 19FortyFive
12/04/25 09:58 from Russia - Google News
The Partition of Ukraine: How the War with Russia Ends?    19FortyFive

» Russia launches scores of drones on Ukraine, four people injured, Kyiv says - Reuters
12/04/25 09:12 from Russia - Google News
Russia launches scores of drones on Ukraine, four people injured, Kyiv says    Reuters

» Russia's Lavrov praises Trump's understanding of Ukraine conflict - Reuters
12/04/25 08:56 from Russia - Google News
Russia's Lavrov praises Trump's understanding of Ukraine conflict    Reuters

» NATO chief is worried about Russian space nukes - politico.eu
12/04/25 08:56 from Russia - Google News
NATO chief is worried about Russian space nukes    politico.eu

» Russia launches aerial assault on Ukraine, injuring 4 - DW
12/04/25 08:16 from Russia - Google News
Russia launches aerial assault on Ukraine, injuring 4    DW

» Prepping for War With Russia on the Ice and Snow - The New York Times
12/04/25 08:03 from Russia - Google News
Prepping for War With Russia on the Ice and Snow    The New York Times

» Russia launches aerial assault on Ukraine, injuring 4 - dw.com
12/04/25 08:00 from Russia - Google News
Russia launches aerial assault on Ukraine, injuring 4    dw.com

» NATO chief warns of possible Russian nuclear weapons in space - Euronews.com
12/04/25 07:39 from Russia - Google News
NATO chief warns of possible Russian nuclear weapons in space    Euronews.com

» Russia's Hidden Recruitment of Chinese Soldiers Revealed in Report - Newsweek
12/04/25 06:52 from Russia - Google News
Russia's Hidden Recruitment of Chinese Soldiers Revealed in Report    Newsweek

» Ukraine could be divided into European and Russian 'zones of responsibility,' Trump’s envoy suggests - NBC News
12/04/25 05:48 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine could be divided into European and Russian 'zones of responsibility,' Trump’s envoy suggests    NBC News

» 'They're Taking Everyone.' In Russian Regions, Recruiting For Ukraine War Soars - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
12/04/25 05:05 from Russia - Google News
'They're Taking Everyone.' In Russian Regions, Recruiting For Ukraine War Soars    Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

» How the G.O.P. Fell in Love With Putin’s Russia - The New York Times
12/04/25 05:01 from Russia - Google News
How the G.O.P. Fell in Love With Putin’s Russia    The New York Times

» Russian soldiers are getting better at rapidly spotting and smashing enemy artillery - Business Insider
12/04/25 04:33 from Russia - Google News
Russian soldiers are getting better at rapidly spotting and smashing enemy artillery    Business Insider

» Boeing Helped Power Russia’s Economy. Could It Return? - The New York Times
12/04/25 03:26 from Russia - Google News
Boeing Helped Power Russia’s Economy. Could It Return?    The New York Times

» “Russia Launches Emergency Investigation”: US Navy’s New Sixth-Gen Fighter Sparks Panic Over Global Military Power Shift - Sustainability Times
12/04/25 02:20 from Russia - Google News
“Russia Launches Emergency Investigation”: US Navy’s New Sixth-Gen Fighter Sparks Panic Over Global Military Power Shift    Sustainability Times

» Trump tells Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine as Witkoff meets Putin - Yahoo
12/04/25 01:38 from Russia - Google News
Trump tells Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine as Witkoff meets Putin    Yahoo

» Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,143 - Al Jazeera
12/04/25 01:07 from Russia - Google News
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,143    Al Jazeera

» Vladimir Putin’s war chest under threat as oil prices slide - Financial Times
12/04/25 00:00 from Russia - Google News
Vladimir Putin’s war chest under threat as oil prices slide    Financial Times

» Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine could be partitioned like Berlin after second world war, says US envoy - The Guardian
11/04/25 21:48 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine could be partitioned like Berlin after second world war, says US envoy    The Guardian

» Trump envoy's embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies - Reuters
11/04/25 20:18 from Russia - Google News
Trump envoy's embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies    Reuters

» Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 11, 2025 - Institute for the Study of War
11/04/25 20:03 from Russia - Google News
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 11, 2025    Institute for the Study of War

» US envoy meets Putin for talks - as Trump urges Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine - Sky News
11/04/25 19:33 from Russia - Google News
US envoy meets Putin for talks - as Trump urges Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine    Sky News

» US envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump tells Moscow to 'get moving' on Ukraine - Reuters
11/04/25 18:56 from Russia - Google News
US envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump tells Moscow to 'get moving' on Ukraine    Reuters

» US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia for Ukraine war talks - Al Jazeera
11/04/25 18:08 from Russia - Google News
US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia for Ukraine war talks    Al Jazeera

» Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine are mercenaries-US officials - Reuters
11/04/25 17:32 from Russia - Google News
Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Ukraine are mercenaries-US officials    Reuters

» Trump envoy meets Putin in Russia as Trump fumes over stalled Ukraine peace talks - Fox News
11/04/25 17:10 from Russia - Google News
Trump envoy meets Putin in Russia as Trump fumes over stalled Ukraine peace talks    Fox News

» European countries vow billions in military support for Ukraine as US envoy meets Putin - AP News
11/04/25 16:12 from Russia - Google News
European countries vow billions in military support for Ukraine as US envoy meets Putin    AP News

» Ukraine war latest: US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports - The Kyiv Independent
11/04/25 15:32 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war latest: US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports    The Kyiv Independent

» Estonian navy detains Russia-bound oil tanker in Baltic Sea - Reuters
11/04/25 15:28 from Russia - Google News
Estonian navy detains Russia-bound oil tanker in Baltic Sea    Reuters

» US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports - The Kyiv Independent
11/04/25 15:28 from Russia - Google News
US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports    The Kyiv Independent

» US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports. - The Kyiv Independent
11/04/25 15:27 from Russia - Google News
US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports.    The Kyiv Independent

» A Dialogue With Russia’s Dark Side - Foreign Policy
11/04/25 15:02 from Russia - Google News
A Dialogue With Russia’s Dark Side    Foreign Policy

» Trump envoy Witkoff meets with Putin on war in Ukraine - The Washington Post
11/04/25 14:54 from Russia - Google News
Trump envoy Witkoff meets with Putin on war in Ukraine    The Washington Post

» Trump envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Russia - CBS News
11/04/25 14:44 from Russia - Google News
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Russia    CBS News

» Ukraine-Russia war live: Coalition of the willing talks failed says EU chief Kaja Kallas - The Telegraph
11/04/25 13:48 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine-Russia war live: Coalition of the willing talks failed says EU chief Kaja Kallas    The Telegraph

» Witkoff meets Putin as Trump tells Russia ‘to get moving’ - The Hill
11/04/25 13:39 from Russia - Google News
Witkoff meets Putin as Trump tells Russia ‘to get moving’    The Hill

» Putin meets US envoy for talks - as Trump calls for Russia to 'get moving' to end war in Ukraine - Sky News
11/04/25 13:29 from Russia - Google News
Putin meets US envoy for talks - as Trump calls for Russia to 'get moving' to end war in Ukraine    Sky News

» The baby at the heart of an investigation into an alleged Russian cult leader in Argentina - CNN
11/04/25 13:22 from Russia - Google News
The baby at the heart of an investigation into an alleged Russian cult leader in Argentina    CNN

» American Ksenia Karelina arrives in U.S. after Russian prisoner swap - The Washington Post
11/04/25 13:05 from Russia - Google News
American Ksenia Karelina arrives in U.S. after Russian prisoner swap    The Washington Post

» Russia To Launch Massive $100 Billion Naval Expansion - Newsweek
11/04/25 12:29 from Russia - Google News
Russia To Launch Massive $100 Billion Naval Expansion    Newsweek

» Trump urges Russia 'to get moving' to end war against Ukraine. - The Kyiv Independent
11/04/25 12:22 from Russia - Google News
Trump urges Russia 'to get moving' to end war against Ukraine.    The Kyiv Independent

» US envoy Witkoff holds talks with Putin about Ukraine as Trump tells Moscow to 'get moving' - Reuters
11/04/25 12:16 from Russia - Google News
US envoy Witkoff holds talks with Putin about Ukraine as Trump tells Moscow to 'get moving'    Reuters

» Trump warns ‘Russia has to get moving’ on Ukraine talks as his envoy meets with Putin: ‘senseless war’ - New York Post
11/04/25 12:06 from Russia - Google News
Trump warns ‘Russia has to get moving’ on Ukraine talks as his envoy meets with Putin: ‘senseless war’    New York Post

» She Worked in a Harvard Lab to Reverse Aging, Until ICE Jailed Her - The New York Times
11/04/25 11:32 from Russia - Google News
She Worked in a Harvard Lab to Reverse Aging, Until ICE Jailed Her    The New York Times

» Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Is in Russia, the Kremlin Says - The New York Times
11/04/25 11:29 from Russia - Google News
Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Is in Russia, the Kremlin Says    The New York Times

» This Is How Russia Recruits Chinese Citizens To Fight In Ukraine - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
11/04/25 11:24 from Russia - Google News
This Is How Russia Recruits Chinese Citizens To Fight In Ukraine    Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

» Estonia seizes Russian shadow tanker in Baltic Sea - politico.eu
11/04/25 11:19 from Russia - Google News
Estonia seizes Russian shadow tanker in Baltic Sea    politico.eu

» Ukraine’s European allies say Russian aggression is pushing peace out of reach, as US envoy meets Putin - CNN
11/04/25 11:14 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine’s European allies say Russian aggression is pushing peace out of reach, as US envoy meets Putin    CNN

» Citi clients in Russia receiving some frozen funds, Russian lawyers say - Reuters
11/04/25 11:08 from Russia - Google News
Citi clients in Russia receiving some frozen funds, Russian lawyers say    Reuters

» Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine - BBC
11/04/25 11:00 from Russia - Google News
Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine    BBC

» Trump Tells Russia to ‘Get Moving’ on Ukraine Peace Negotiations - The Moscow Times
11/04/25 10:48 from Russia - Google News
Trump Tells Russia to ‘Get Moving’ on Ukraine Peace Negotiations    The Moscow Times

» Allies pledge €21B in weapons for Ukraine while denouncing Russian attacks - politico.eu
11/04/25 10:48 from Russia - Google News
Allies pledge €21B in weapons for Ukraine while denouncing Russian attacks    politico.eu

» Russian American ballerina Ksenia Karelina has message for Trump after release from Russia - Fox News
11/04/25 10:44 from Russia - Google News
Russian American ballerina Ksenia Karelina has message for Trump after release from Russia    Fox News

» Watch: Ballerina jailed in Russia reunites with family in US - BBC
11/04/25 10:24 from Russia - Google News
Watch: Ballerina jailed in Russia reunites with family in US    BBC

» Europe pledges new military support for Ukraine as US envoy meets Putin - France 24
11/04/25 09:41 from Russia - Google News
Europe pledges new military support for Ukraine as US envoy meets Putin    France 24

» Ukraine’s Interceptors Take Down Russia’s High-Flying Shaheds - Forbes
11/04/25 09:36 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine’s Interceptors Take Down Russia’s High-Flying Shaheds    Forbes

» Ukraine will be able to keep fighting, say Britain and Germany - Reuters
11/04/25 09:21 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine will be able to keep fighting, say Britain and Germany    Reuters

» Estonian Navy Detains Russia-Bound Oil Tanker in Baltic Sea - gCaptain
11/04/25 09:10 from Russia - Google News
Estonian Navy Detains Russia-Bound Oil Tanker in Baltic Sea    gCaptain

» Can Europeans alone change the course of Russia’s war in Ukraine? - Al Jazeera
11/04/25 09:09 from Russia - Google News
Can Europeans alone change the course of Russia’s war in Ukraine?    Al Jazeera

» U.S. and Russia move toward normalizing relations and easing diplomatic work - NBC News
11/04/25 08:35 from Russia - Google News
U.S. and Russia move toward normalizing relations and easing diplomatic work    NBC News

» Ukraine war live: Kyiv allies agree £18bn support package ahead of ‘Putin talks’ - The Independent
11/04/25 08:24 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war live: Kyiv allies agree £18bn support package ahead of ‘Putin talks’    The Independent

» European countries vow to send billions in military support to Ukraine as Russian and US envoys meet - AP News
11/04/25 08:18 from Russia - Google News
European countries vow to send billions in military support to Ukraine as Russian and US envoys meet    AP News

» Trump Envoy Witkoff Arrives in Russia as U.S. Pushes for Peace in Ukraine - WSJ
11/04/25 07:51 from Russia - Google News
Trump Envoy Witkoff Arrives in Russia as U.S. Pushes for Peace in Ukraine    WSJ

» Freed ballerina Ksenia Karelina arrives in US after release from Russian penal colony in prisoner swap - New York Post
11/04/25 07:41 from Russia - Google News
Freed ballerina Ksenia Karelina arrives in US after release from Russian penal colony in prisoner swap    New York Post

» Trump envoy flies into Russia, likely to meet Putin as Iran, China tensions flare - Reuters
11/04/25 07:31 from Russia - Google News
Trump envoy flies into Russia, likely to meet Putin as Iran, China tensions flare    Reuters

» 5 key steps for Europe to bolster defense against Russia - The Kyiv Independent
11/04/25 07:16 from Russia - Google News
5 key steps for Europe to bolster defense against Russia    The Kyiv Independent

» Ukraine set to extend martial law again, pushing back prospect of elections - Reuters
11/04/25 07:05 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine set to extend martial law again, pushing back prospect of elections    Reuters

» The Two Reasons Russia Has Stopped Moving Forward in Ukraine - The National Interest
11/04/25 07:02 from Russia - Google News
The Two Reasons Russia Has Stopped Moving Forward in Ukraine    The National Interest

» Ex-ballerina Ksenia Karelina returns to US after prisoner exchange with Russia - Euronews.com
11/04/25 06:12 from Russia - Google News
Ex-ballerina Ksenia Karelina returns to US after prisoner exchange with Russia    Euronews.com

» Where Ukrainian Children Once Played, Piles of Toys Memorialize the Dead - The New York Times
11/04/25 06:11 from Russia - Google News
Where Ukrainian Children Once Played, Piles of Toys Memorialize the Dead    The New York Times

» Russia asks US to lift sanctions on its largest airline. - The Kyiv Independent
11/04/25 06:07 from Russia - Google News
Russia asks US to lift sanctions on its largest airline.    The Kyiv Independent

» Ksenia Karelina: Hugs and smiles as ballerina jailed in Russia arrives home in US after prisoner exchange - Sky News
11/04/25 06:04 from Russia - Google News
Ksenia Karelina: Hugs and smiles as ballerina jailed in Russia arrives home in US after prisoner exchange    Sky News

» Ksenia Karelina: Ballerina arrives home in US after 'nightmare' of Russian penal colony - Sky News
11/04/25 06:04 from Russia - Google News
Ksenia Karelina: Ballerina arrives home in US after 'nightmare' of Russian penal colony    Sky News

» Russia might try to secure deal with US on May 9, Estonian defense minister says. - The Kyiv Independent
11/04/25 05:51 from Russia - Google News
Russia might try to secure deal with US on May 9, Estonian defense minister says.    The Kyiv Independent

» North Korea shipping hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia - Defence Blog
11/04/25 05:31 from Russia - Google News
North Korea shipping hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia    Defence Blog

» Germany announces fresh military aid to Ukraine - DW
11/04/25 05:26 from Russia - Google News
Germany announces fresh military aid to Ukraine    DW

» Ukraine updates: US envoy Witkoff arrives in Russia - DW
11/04/25 05:22 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine updates: US envoy Witkoff arrives in Russia    DW

» Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says - The Kyiv Independent
11/04/25 05:20 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says    The Kyiv Independent

» Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is in Russia, Kremlin says - CBS News
11/04/25 04:58 from Russia - Google News
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is in Russia, Kremlin says    CBS News

» Russia Asked U.S. to Lift Sanctions From Aeroflot, Lavrov Says - The Moscow Times
11/04/25 04:47 from Russia - Google News
Russia Asked U.S. to Lift Sanctions From Aeroflot, Lavrov Says    The Moscow Times

» Trump may impose new Russia sanctions if ceasefire not reached by end of April, Axios reports - The Kyiv Independent
11/04/25 04:17 from Russia - Google News
Trump may impose new Russia sanctions if ceasefire not reached by end of April, Axios reports    The Kyiv Independent

» Russia and US bring ballerina and tech smuggler back home in prisoner swap - Reuters
11/04/25 03:48 from Russia - Google News
Russia and US bring ballerina and tech smuggler back home in prisoner swap    Reuters

» Major Fires in Siberia, Far East Mark Ominous Start to Russia’s 2025 Wildfire Season - The Moscow Times
11/04/25 03:47 from Russia - Google News
Major Fires in Siberia, Far East Mark Ominous Start to Russia’s 2025 Wildfire Season    The Moscow Times

» Ukraine opens probe into Russia’s alleged killing of four prisoners of war - Al Jazeera
11/04/25 03:26 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine opens probe into Russia’s alleged killing of four prisoners of war    Al Jazeera

» Russia shows no will for peace, Ukraine’s defence minister tells allies at Brussels summit – Europe live - The Guardian
11/04/25 03:06 from Russia - Google News
Russia shows no will for peace, Ukraine’s defence minister tells allies at Brussels summit – Europe live    The Guardian

» Russian media report Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Putin for Ukraine talks – as it happened - The Guardian
11/04/25 03:06 from Russia - Google News
Russian media report Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Putin for Ukraine talks – as it happened    The Guardian

» LA woman imprisoned in Russia speaks out following her release, return to US - NBC4 Los Angeles
11/04/25 02:51 from Russia - Google News
LA woman imprisoned in Russia speaks out following her release, return to US    NBC4 Los Angeles

» Scoop: Trump envoy Witkoff travels to Russia to meet Putin - Axios
11/04/25 02:40 from Russia - Google News
Scoop: Trump envoy Witkoff travels to Russia to meet Putin    Axios

» Russia Freed Ksenia Karelina, a Detained American, Rubio Says - The New York Times
11/04/25 02:21 from Russia - Google News
Russia Freed Ksenia Karelina, a Detained American, Rubio Says    The New York Times

» 'Nothing else can be discussed' about Russia, Ukraine until 'the killing stops,' US State Department says - The Kyiv Independent
11/04/25 02:05 from Russia - Google News
'Nothing else can be discussed' about Russia, Ukraine until 'the killing stops,' US State Department says    The Kyiv Independent

» American Ksenia Karelina released in prisoner deal with Russia - Axios
11/04/25 01:30 from Russia - Google News
American Ksenia Karelina released in prisoner deal with Russia    Axios

» Russia frees U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap arranged by CIA, FSB - CBS News
11/04/25 01:12 from Russia - Google News
Russia frees U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap arranged by CIA, FSB    CBS News

» Russia loses 1,210 soldiers and 15 armoured combat vehicles over past day - Українська правда
11/04/25 00:34 from Russia - Google News
Russia loses 1,210 soldiers and 15 armoured combat vehicles over past day    Українська правда

» Ballerina imprisoned in Russia returns to U.S. - NBC News
11/04/25 00:31 from Russia - Google News
Ballerina imprisoned in Russia returns to U.S.    NBC News

» Ksenia Karelina lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia - CNN
10/04/25 23:56 from Russia - Google News
Ksenia Karelina lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia    CNN

» Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'systemic' work to recruit fighters in China - Sky News
10/04/25 23:31 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'systemic' work to recruit fighters in China    Sky News

» Ksenia Karelina, a dual US-Russian national released by Moscow in prisoner swap, arrives in US - AP News
10/04/25 23:26 from Russia - Google News
Ksenia Karelina, a dual US-Russian national released by Moscow in prisoner swap, arrives in US    AP News

» Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,142 - Al Jazeera
10/04/25 23:23 from Russia - Google News
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,142    Al Jazeera

» Ballerina who was imprisoned by Russia after $52 donation to Ukraine charity has returned to U.S. - NBC News
10/04/25 23:07 from Russia - Google News
Ballerina who was imprisoned by Russia after $52 donation to Ukraine charity has returned to U.S.    NBC News

» Ksenia Karelina, ballet dancer, arrives in US after release from Russia in prisoner exchange - ABC7 Los Angeles
10/04/25 22:56 from Russia - Google News
Ksenia Karelina, ballet dancer, arrives in US after release from Russia in prisoner exchange    ABC7 Los Angeles

» Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 10, 2025 - Institute for the Study of War
10/04/25 21:13 from Russia - Google News
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 10, 2025    Institute for the Study of War

» Russia says it captures village in Ukraine's Sumy region - Reuters
10/04/25 21:08 from Russia - Google News
Russia says it captures village in Ukraine's Sumy region    Reuters

» News Wrap: Ksenia Karelina released to U.S. in prisoner swap with Russia - PBS
10/04/25 18:40 from Russia - Google News
News Wrap: Ksenia Karelina released to U.S. in prisoner swap with Russia    PBS

» Department Press Briefing – April 10, 2025 - U.S. Department of State (.gov)
10/04/25 18:22 from Russia - Google News
Department Press Briefing – April 10, 2025    U.S. Department of State (.gov)

» Woman jailed over $51 donation to Ukraine freed in US-Russia prisoner swap - BBC
10/04/25 17:47 from Russia - Google News
Woman jailed over $51 donation to Ukraine freed in US-Russia prisoner swap    BBC

» French researcher jailed by Russia is sent to penal colony - The Guardian
10/04/25 17:16 from Russia - Google News
French researcher jailed by Russia is sent to penal colony    The Guardian

» China, North Korea and Russia military cooperation raises threats in the Pacific, US official warns - AP News
10/04/25 16:50 from Russia - Google News
China, North Korea and Russia military cooperation raises threats in the Pacific, US official warns    AP News

» US warns Russia against 'bad faith' negotiations - The Kyiv Independent
10/04/25 16:48 from Russia - Google News
US warns Russia against 'bad faith' negotiations    The Kyiv Independent

» Russia’s 70-Year-Old Assault Trucks Got Wiped Out In Eastern Ukraine - Forbes
10/04/25 16:40 from Russia - Google News
Russia’s 70-Year-Old Assault Trucks Got Wiped Out In Eastern Ukraine    Forbes

» Ukrainians Mourn Many Killed in Russian Strike Near Playground - The New York Times
10/04/25 16:32 from Russia - Google News
Ukrainians Mourn Many Killed in Russian Strike Near Playground    The New York Times

» Russia frees American Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap amid diplomatic talks - The Washington Post
10/04/25 16:19 from Russia - Google News
Russia frees American Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap amid diplomatic talks    The Washington Post

» Ukraine Accuses Russia of Systematically Recruiting Soldiers From China - WSJ
10/04/25 15:55 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Systematically Recruiting Soldiers From China    WSJ

» Russia and US bring spa worker and tech smuggler back home in prisoner swap - Reuters
10/04/25 15:52 from Russia - Google News
Russia and US bring spa worker and tech smuggler back home in prisoner swap    Reuters

» US-Russia prisoner swap: Ukraine aid donor for tech smuggler - Al Jazeera
10/04/25 15:47 from Russia - Google News
US-Russia prisoner swap: Ukraine aid donor for tech smuggler    Al Jazeera

» US, Russia describe talks on diplomatic missions as constructive, positive - Reuters
10/04/25 15:44 from Russia - Google News
US, Russia describe talks on diplomatic missions as constructive, positive    Reuters

» Chinese POW says he doesn’t want to return to Russia, hopes to go back to China. - The Kyiv Independent
10/04/25 15:29 from Russia - Google News
Chinese POW says he doesn’t want to return to Russia, hopes to go back to China.    The Kyiv Independent

» A prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington frees Ksenia Karelina, a US-Russia dual national - AP News
10/04/25 15:08 from Russia - Google News
A prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington frees Ksenia Karelina, a US-Russia dual national    AP News

» China and North Korea aid to Russia poses security risk in Indo-Pacific region, says top US commander - The Guardian
10/04/25 15:07 from Russia - Google News
China and North Korea aid to Russia poses security risk in Indo-Pacific region, says top US commander    The Guardian

» Moscow frees US-Russian ballet dancer jailed over charity donation, US says - The Guardian
10/04/25 14:59 from Russia - Google News
Moscow frees US-Russian ballet dancer jailed over charity donation, US says    The Guardian

» A Los Angeles woman arrested in Russia has been freed in a prisoner swap. Here's what we know - AP News
10/04/25 14:31 from Russia - Google News
A Los Angeles woman arrested in Russia has been freed in a prisoner swap. Here's what we know    AP News

» Video shows Ukrainian POWs killed by men identified as Russian soldiers - PBS
10/04/25 14:26 from Russia - Google News
Video shows Ukrainian POWs killed by men identified as Russian soldiers    PBS

» China and North Korea’s war aid to Russia creates risks in Pacific: US admiral - South China Morning Post
10/04/25 14:05 from Russia - Google News
China and North Korea’s war aid to Russia creates risks in Pacific: US admiral    South China Morning Post

» A video shows men identified as Russian troops holding Ukrainian POWs. Then the killing begins - AP News
10/04/25 14:01 from Russia - Google News
A video shows men identified as Russian troops holding Ukrainian POWs. Then the killing begins    AP News

» Hurrying into a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal could sink Trump's Nobel Prize odds, former U.K. spy chief says - NBC News
10/04/25 13:54 from Russia - Google News
Hurrying into a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal could sink Trump's Nobel Prize odds, former U.K. spy chief says    NBC News

» Ballet dancer Ksenia Karelina arrives in US after being released by Russia in prisoner exchange - ABC News
10/04/25 13:48 from Russia - Google News
Ballet dancer Ksenia Karelina arrives in US after being released by Russia in prisoner exchange    ABC News

» A video of Ukrainian POWs killed by men identified as Russians raises questions on accountability - AP News
10/04/25 13:47 from Russia - Google News
A video of Ukrainian POWs killed by men identified as Russians raises questions on accountability    AP News

» US commander warns that China and North Korea's military aid to Russia creates risks in the Pacific - AP News
10/04/25 13:44 from Russia - Google News
US commander warns that China and North Korea's military aid to Russia creates risks in the Pacific    AP News

» US and Russia swap prisoners in deal that released Ksenia Karelina - CNN
10/04/25 13:37 from Russia - Google News
US and Russia swap prisoners in deal that released Ksenia Karelina    CNN

» Who are the Americans still in Russian custody? - AP News
10/04/25 13:35 from Russia - Google News
Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?    AP News

» ‘Overwhelmed with joy.' Friends celebrate release of LA woman held by Russia - NBC4 Los Angeles
10/04/25 12:41 from Russia - Google News
‘Overwhelmed with joy.' Friends celebrate release of LA woman held by Russia    NBC4 Los Angeles

» US Issues Update on 'Constructive' Talks With Russia in Istanbul - Newsweek
10/04/25 12:36 from Russia - Google News
US Issues Update on 'Constructive' Talks With Russia in Istanbul    Newsweek

» Ksenia Karelina, US ballet dancer, released from Russia in prisoner exchange - ABC News
10/04/25 12:31 from Russia - Google News
Ksenia Karelina, US ballet dancer, released from Russia in prisoner exchange    ABC News

» In Odesa, Many Wonder About the Benefits of a Black Sea Cease-Fire With Russia - The New York Times
10/04/25 12:07 from Russia - Google News
In Odesa, Many Wonder About the Benefits of a Black Sea Cease-Fire With Russia    The New York Times

» Falling oil prices amid economic turmoil could shrink Russia’s war chest - The Washington Post
10/04/25 12:00 from Russia - Google News
Falling oil prices amid economic turmoil could shrink Russia’s war chest    The Washington Post

» US ballerina Ksenia Karelina freed from Russian jail in prisoner swap - The Independent
10/04/25 11:57 from Russia - Google News
US ballerina Ksenia Karelina freed from Russian jail in prisoner swap    The Independent

» Drone video appears to show Russian troops execute 4 Ukrainian POWs, AP analysis finds - CBS News
10/04/25 11:42 from Russia - Google News
Drone video appears to show Russian troops execute 4 Ukrainian POWs, AP analysis finds    CBS News

» US and Russia describe talks on diplomatic missions as constructive and positive - Reuters
10/04/25 11:42 from Russia - Google News
US and Russia describe talks on diplomatic missions as constructive and positive    Reuters

» Russia Posts $5.4Bln Budget Surplus in March but Hard Landing Risks Increase - The Moscow Times
10/04/25 11:41 from Russia - Google News
Russia Posts $5.4Bln Budget Surplus in March but Hard Landing Risks Increase    The Moscow Times

» Russia frees Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap with US - DW
10/04/25 11:26 from Russia - Google News
Russia frees Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap with US    DW

» Russia, US Hold New Talks After American Freed in Prisoner Swap - Bloomberg
10/04/25 10:58 from Russia - Google News
Russia, US Hold New Talks After American Freed in Prisoner Swap    Bloomberg

» The sign from US-Russia talks that Moscow is in the driving seat - Sky News
10/04/25 10:57 from Russia - Google News
The sign from US-Russia talks that Moscow is in the driving seat    Sky News

» Britain backs Nuremberg-style Russia trials despite Trump opposition - The Telegraph
10/04/25 10:54 from Russia - Google News
Britain backs Nuremberg-style Russia trials despite Trump opposition    The Telegraph

» Zelenskiy accuses Russia of systematically recruiting Chinese fighters - Reuters
10/04/25 10:34 from Russia - Google News
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of systematically recruiting Chinese fighters    Reuters

» Ballerina Ksenia Karelina Released in U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap as Boyfriend Celebrates: 'I Cannot Wait to Hold Her' - People.com
10/04/25 10:17 from Russia - Google News
Ballerina Ksenia Karelina Released in U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap as Boyfriend Celebrates: 'I Cannot Wait to Hold Her'    People.com

» Who are the Americans imprisoned in Russia? - Reuters
10/04/25 09:57 from Russia - Google News
Who are the Americans imprisoned in Russia?    Reuters

» What Russia can teach us - New Statesman
10/04/25 09:40 from Russia - Google News
What Russia can teach us    New Statesman

» Russian advances in Ukraine slow down despite growing force size - Al Jazeera
10/04/25 09:39 from Russia - Google News
Russian advances in Ukraine slow down despite growing force size    Al Jazeera

» More than 150 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says - NBC News
10/04/25 08:54 from Russia - Google News
More than 150 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says    NBC News

» ‘Do you want to show strength here?’: Russia’s ads recruiting Chinese mercenaries - The Guardian
10/04/25 08:40 from Russia - Google News
‘Do you want to show strength here?’: Russia’s ads recruiting Chinese mercenaries    The Guardian

» Ukraine's Main Munitions Plant 'Wiped Out' in Russia Air Strike: Report - Newsweek
10/04/25 08:21 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine's Main Munitions Plant 'Wiped Out' in Russia Air Strike: Report    Newsweek

» U.S.-Russia ballerina freed in prisoner swap - NPR
10/04/25 08:13 from Russia - Google News
U.S.-Russia ballerina freed in prisoner swap    NPR

» Russia frees ballerina in prisoner swap with US - politico.eu
10/04/25 08:07 from Russia - Google News
Russia frees ballerina in prisoner swap with US    politico.eu

» American ballerina released from Russia in prisoner exchange: Rubio - The Hill
10/04/25 08:01 from Russia - Google News
American ballerina released from Russia in prisoner exchange: Rubio    The Hill

» Protesters in Russia try to disrupt Poland's commemoration of president's plane crash - ABC News
10/04/25 07:49 from Russia - Google News
Protesters in Russia try to disrupt Poland's commemoration of president's plane crash    ABC News

» US-Russia prisoner swap frees Ksenia Karelina, Arthur Petrov - Al Jazeera
10/04/25 07:48 from Russia - Google News
US-Russia prisoner swap frees Ksenia Karelina, Arthur Petrov    Al Jazeera

» American ballerina held in Russia for a year freed in prisoner swap - TODAY.com
10/04/25 07:41 from Russia - Google News
American ballerina held in Russia for a year freed in prisoner swap    TODAY.com

» L.A. ballerina imprisoned by Russia for treason has been freed, Rubio says - MSNBC News
10/04/25 07:15 from Russia - Google News
L.A. ballerina imprisoned by Russia for treason has been freed, Rubio says    MSNBC News

» Who are the American and the Russian prisoners in the latest swap? - USA Today
10/04/25 06:59 from Russia - Google News
Who are the American and the Russian prisoners in the latest swap?    USA Today

» Russian Air Defense Fires At Mystery Objects in Sky, Sparking Speculation - Newsweek
10/04/25 06:12 from Russia - Google News
Russian Air Defense Fires At Mystery Objects in Sky, Sparking Speculation    Newsweek

» Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina released in prisoner swap - New York Post
10/04/25 05:58 from Russia - Google News
Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina released in prisoner swap    New York Post

» China complains of ‘irresponsible remarks’ about its role in Ukraine war - Al Jazeera
10/04/25 05:56 from Russia - Google News
China complains of ‘irresponsible remarks’ about its role in Ukraine war    Al Jazeera

» Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy demands answers over Chinese nationals fighting for Russia - The Guardian
10/04/25 05:56 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy demands answers over Chinese nationals fighting for Russia    The Guardian

» Ukraine war: Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia - BBC
10/04/25 05:25 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine war: Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia    BBC

» L.A. ballerina imprisoned by Russia for treason has been freed - NBC News
10/04/25 05:19 from Russia - Google News
L.A. ballerina imprisoned by Russia for treason has been freed    NBC News

» Russia Recruited Dozens of Chinese Troops Via TikTok, Zelensky Says - Newsweek
10/04/25 05:08 from Russia - Google News
Russia Recruited Dozens of Chinese Troops Via TikTok, Zelensky Says    Newsweek

» Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina released in prisoner swap with Moscow - Fox News
10/04/25 05:07 from Russia - Google News
Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina released in prisoner swap with Moscow    Fox News

» Plunge in Oil Prices Threatens Russia’s Vast Spending on Ukraine War - The New York Times
10/04/25 05:02 from Russia - Google News
Plunge in Oil Prices Threatens Russia’s Vast Spending on Ukraine War    The New York Times

» A former hostage struggles with the return home - NPR
10/04/25 05:00 from Russia - Google News
A former hostage struggles with the return home    NPR

» Ukrainian intelligence has identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Zelensky says - CNN
10/04/25 05:00 from Russia - Google News
Ukrainian intelligence has identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Zelensky says    CNN

» American Ksenia Karelina is on a plane back home to the United States. She was wrongfully detained by Russia for over a year and President Trump secured her release. @POTUS will continue to work for the release of ALL Americans. - x.com
10/04/25 04:50 from Russia - Google News
American Ksenia Karelina is on a plane back home to the United States. She was wrongfully detained by Russia for over a year and President Trump secured her release. @POTUS will continue to work for the release of ALL Americans.  &n...

» Ksenia Karelina Freed in US-Russia Prisoner Swap - Newsweek
10/04/25 04:46 from Russia - Google News
Ksenia Karelina Freed in US-Russia Prisoner Swap    Newsweek

» U.S. and Russia Swap Prisoners in Deal Arranged by Intelligence Agencies - WSJ
10/04/25 04:23 from Russia - Google News
U.S. and Russia Swap Prisoners in Deal Arranged by Intelligence Agencies    WSJ

» Russia ‘readies for attack on Sumy with 67,000 troops at border’ - The Times
10/04/25 04:20 from Russia - Google News
Russia ‘readies for attack on Sumy with 67,000 troops at border’    The Times

» Russia and U.S. Delegations Arrive for Embassy Talks in Istanbul - The Moscow Times
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Russia and U.S. Delegations Arrive for Embassy Talks in Istanbul    The Moscow Times

» US, Russia hold closed talks in Istanbul on embassy operations, media reports - The Kyiv Independent
10/04/25 03:08 from Russia - Google News
US, Russia hold closed talks in Istanbul on embassy operations, media reports    The Kyiv Independent

» Russian drone attack injures 12 in two Ukrainian cities, officials say - Reuters
10/04/25 03:08 from Russia - Google News
Russian drone attack injures 12 in two Ukrainian cities, officials say    Reuters

» US, Russia hold closed talks in Istanbul on embassy operations, media reports. - The Kyiv Independent
10/04/25 03:08 from Russia - Google News
US, Russia hold closed talks in Istanbul on embassy operations, media reports.    The Kyiv Independent

» How a Ukrainian Teen Became a Suspected Foot Soldier for Russia - The New York Times
10/04/25 00:01 from Russia - Google News
How a Ukrainian Teen Became a Suspected Foot Soldier for Russia    The New York Times

» Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,141 - Al Jazeera
09/04/25 23:23 from Russia - Google News
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,141    Al Jazeera

» China and Russia Settle Energy Trades in Bitcoin as U.S. Tariffs Reach 104% on Chinese Goods - Yahoo Finance
09/04/25 22:27 from Russia - Google News
China and Russia Settle Energy Trades in Bitcoin as U.S. Tariffs Reach 104% on Chinese Goods    Yahoo Finance

» Trump not seeking to re-invigorate US-Russia trade with lack of tariffs, Greer says - Reuters
09/04/25 22:24 from Russia - Google News
Trump not seeking to re-invigorate US-Russia trade with lack of tariffs, Greer says    Reuters

» Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine - AP News
09/04/25 21:42 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine    AP News

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» Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 9, 2025 - Institute for the Study of War
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 9, 2025    Institute for the Study of War

» Zelenskiy says at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting on Russia's side - Reuters
09/04/25 16:55 from Russia - Google News
Zelenskiy says at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting on Russia's side    Reuters

» Zelenskyy says at least 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine - Al Jazeera
09/04/25 14:42 from Russia - Google News
Zelenskyy says at least 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine    Al Jazeera

» White House "will consider options" if Chinese are fighting for Russia in Ukraine - Axios
09/04/25 14:07 from Russia - Google News
White House "will consider options" if Chinese are fighting for Russia in Ukraine    Axios

» Chinese national captured fighting for Russia reportedly paid $3,500 to recruiter, sought citizenship - The Kyiv Independent
09/04/25 12:41 from Russia - Google News
Chinese national captured fighting for Russia reportedly paid $3,500 to recruiter, sought citizenship    The Kyiv Independent

» Ukraine says it’s captured Chinese citizens fighting for Russia. See the video - CNN
09/04/25 12:12 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine says it’s captured Chinese citizens fighting for Russia. See the video    CNN

» China denies significant numbers of its citizens are fighting for Russia in Ukraine - ABC News
09/04/25 12:07 from Russia - Google News
China denies significant numbers of its citizens are fighting for Russia in Ukraine    ABC News

» They fled Putin’s Russia for the US. After Ice detention, they’re choosing to leave again - The Guardian
09/04/25 11:40 from Russia - Google News
They fled Putin’s Russia for the US. After Ice detention, they’re choosing to leave again    The Guardian

» US bill creates fund to enforce oil sanctions on Russia's ghost fleet - Reuters
09/04/25 10:56 from Russia - Google News
US bill creates fund to enforce oil sanctions on Russia's ghost fleet    Reuters

» Chinese soldiers in Ukraine: Is Beijing sending troops to back Russia? - Al Jazeera
09/04/25 08:45 from Russia - Google News
Chinese soldiers in Ukraine: Is Beijing sending troops to back Russia?    Al Jazeera

» Ukraine war latest: Russia has launched fresh offensive, says Kyiv commander - The Telegraph
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Ukraine war latest: Russia has launched fresh offensive, says Kyiv commander    The Telegraph

» Russia says bombing Iran will not work after Trump threats - Reuters
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Russia says bombing Iran will not work after Trump threats    Reuters

» Russia says Ukraine violated moratorium on energy infrastructure strikes six times in past day - Yahoo
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Russia says Ukraine violated moratorium on energy infrastructure strikes six times in past day    Yahoo

» America’s Top NATO Commander Just Estimated Russian Losses In Ukraine—and They’re Lower Than Expected - The National Interest
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America’s Top NATO Commander Just Estimated Russian Losses In Ukraine—and They’re Lower Than Expected    The National Interest

» Ukraine says it captured two Chinese nationals fighting in Russian army - CNN
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Ukraine says it captured two Chinese nationals fighting in Russian army    CNN

» China Dismisses Ukraine’s Assertion That ‘Many’ Chinese Are Fighting for Russia - The New York Times
09/04/25 06:22 from Russia - Google News
China Dismisses Ukraine’s Assertion That ‘Many’ Chinese Are Fighting for Russia    The New York Times

» Zelensky Doubles Down on Claim That Many Chinese Are Fighting for Russia - The New York Times
09/04/25 06:22 from Russia - Google News
Zelensky Doubles Down on Claim That Many Chinese Are Fighting for Russia    The New York Times

» Ukrainian drone destroys Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber, Syrskyi claims. - The Kyiv Independent
09/04/25 06:15 from Russia - Google News
Ukrainian drone destroys Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber, Syrskyi claims.    The Kyiv Independent

» Ukraine captures Chinese nationals fighting for Russia - BBC
09/04/25 06:12 from Russia - Google News
Ukraine captures Chinese nationals fighting for Russia    BBC

» Trump spares Russia from tariffs, but oil price plunge could wreck war economy regardless - The Kyiv Independent
09/04/25 06:09 from Russia - Google News
Trump spares Russia from tariffs, but oil price plunge could wreck war economy regardless    The Kyiv Independent

» Trump didn't impose tariffs on Russia but they might be wrecking its economy regardless - The Kyiv Independent
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Trump didn't impose tariffs on Russia but they might be wrecking its economy regardless    The Kyiv Independent

» Leonardo refutes Russian bones in M-346 trainer aircraft design - Defense News
09/04/25 06:03 from Russia - Google News
Leonardo refutes Russian bones in M-346 trainer aircraft design    Defense News

» Drone Swarms Target 11 Russian Regions: Ukraine War Update April 9 - Newsweek
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Drone Swarms Target 11 Russian Regions: Ukraine War Update April 9    Newsweek

» Russia Launched Offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv Regions, Ukraine’s Top Commander Confirms - The Moscow Times
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Russia Launched Offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv Regions, Ukraine’s Top Commander Confirms    The Moscow Times

» Bombing Iran will not pave the way for peace, says Russia - Reuters
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Bombing Iran will not pave the way for peace, says Russia    Reuters

» Russia has capacity to mobilize 5 million trained troops, Syrskyi says. - The Kyiv Independent
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Russia has capacity to mobilize 5 million trained troops, Syrskyi says.    The Kyiv Independent

» Russia has capacity to mobilize 5 million trained troops, Syrskyi says - The Kyiv Independent
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Russia has capacity to mobilize 5 million trained troops, Syrskyi says    The Kyiv Independent

» Beijing rejects Ukraine's claim significant numbers of Chinese troops are fighting alongside Russia - AP News
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Beijing rejects Ukraine's claim significant numbers of Chinese troops are fighting alongside Russia    AP News

» Beijing Rejects Zelensky’s Claim ‘Many’ Chinese Citizens Fighting for Russia - The Moscow Times
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Beijing Rejects Zelensky’s Claim ‘Many’ Chinese Citizens Fighting for Russia    The Moscow Times

» Trump’s tariffs risk disaster while bipartisan Russia strategy offers hope - The Kyiv Independent
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Trump’s tariffs risk disaster while bipartisan Russia strategy offers hope    The Kyiv Independent

» China rejects claim its citizens are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine - France 24
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China rejects claim its citizens are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine    France 24

» Ukraine says at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, claims Beijing is aware - France 24
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Ukraine says at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, claims Beijing is aware    France 24

» Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
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Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskiy says    Reuters

» Zelensky: Ukraine captures two Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia - upi.com
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"Trumpism" as the "social experiment" and the "Gang of Four": The engineered election of Donald Trump as the U.S. President is the joint operation of the German, Russian, and Israeli Intelligence Services with the major executive role played by the Russian-Jewish Mafia at the head of the International Organized Crime. | M.N.: Russia should join NATO: the benefits for the Global Security are enormous | Russia and Trump: "But the real issue surrounding Trump and Russia has nothing to do with collusion between Trump and Russia. Rather, it has to do with the problems Trump will create for Russia and its interests." - Russia's Trump Problem | The Daily Caller - by Gary Bauer | Trump’s Russia policy is scaring allies and confusing even the Kremlin - VOX | Can Russia and the United States be allies? - Joseph Micallef

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"Trumpism" as the "social experiment" and the "Gang of Four":
The engineered election of Donald Trump as the U.S. President is the joint operation of the German, Russian, and Israeli Intelligence Services with the major executive and operational role played by the Russian-Jewish Mafia at the head of the International Organized Crime.

M.N.: Predictions: 

 Within the next six months, Trump and Pence will be out, with Trump facing a prison term. Paul Ryan will become the next President - a very good replacement. The train has left the station and is moving somewhat slowly but surely.

In Russia, Putin, very likely, will be out (I do not see how he could politically survive the Trump debacle), or dead (from the illness, suicide, or both) - I do not wish it to you, Vovchick; I just prognosticate. Medvedev might be bypassed (with the lack of mass appeal and popularity cited as a problem), Sergei Ivanov will likely become the next Russian President; the signs of the power struggle for the succession are evident.
(Excuse the frankness and the bluntness of these assessments.)
S. Ivanov appears to be more pragmatic, much less nationalistic, and more West, especially the Scandinavian model oriented. The accompanying changes in the Russian political system and the geopolitical orientations appear to be almost inevitable.

Merkel will be out in Germany.

It is foreseeable, that Russia will be admitted to NATO within next 5 to 10 years.

At the present time, all the efforts to restore the relations between the Western: US - NATO and the Russian military systems should continue, despite all the perceived recent setbacks and mutual recriminations, which should be gradually resolved; and also despite all the temporary uncertainties in the political situations and circumstances, which will eventually be resolved in due time too. This should be viewed as a strategic choice. Good will, the readiness, and the skills in communicating and listening to each other, active search for the practical and mutually acceptable solutions will help in this process.

I see this good will and the guarded but balanced optimism in the NATO officials, for example in NATO Secretary General's press conference after NATO - Russia meeting on 3.23.17.

Both sides should make an extra effort and an extra step, to go an extra mile in this direction; there should be no doubts in the positive outcome.

From the point of view of the balances of military powers, freed from the temporary, ever-changing and fleeting "political" or "ideological" considerations, no one could be a better Ally for Russia than NATO, and no one could be a better Ally for the core big powers of NATO, than Russia; much better than the swirling Eastern European midgets. The jealousy and fears of these military midgets is clearly present and evident, they were said to be more anti-Russian than the core big powers, and they are tireless in their efforts to drive a wedge between the big guys, and to drive it as deeply as they can, in order to retain and to enhance their power share in influence and the decision making. This might be one of the problems that Gen. Gerasimov complained about in his recent meetings with Gen. Dunford.
The role and the place of Germany was, is, and will be quite ambiguous and ambivalent, determined by the historical factors. The urge and the push for the German revanche, in whatever new forms and ways, covert and overt, hidden and obvious, is historically un-rootable and has to be always kept in check.

See also: "Germany and nuclear weapons: M.N.: Germany uses the pretenses of "Trump's withdrawal" and the "dangers of Putin's aggression" to open the discussions about "going nuclear"... 

"Nuclear weapons are expensive, contentious, potentially contagious, and dangerous. Germany is in no rush to get them. But if the shelter of the U.S. nuclear umbrella is removed while Russian weapons are still pointed at Berlin, it will have no choice." 

M.N.: This article, presenting the arguments for Germany "to go nuclear" due to "Trump's withdrawal from NATO" and the "dangers of Putin's aggression", confirms, in my opinion, the German part of the "Gang of Four" hypothesis, namely the role of the German Intelligence in the "Trump affair". 
In fact, this is the attempt to justify the German revanchism and Germany's 70+ years old itch to acquire the nuclear weapons. This reveals their motivation at interference in the U.S. 2016 Presidential Elections, and their skillful and concealed manipulations, in addition to the design to demonstrate the Germany's "leading moral role and status" as the "protector" of the human rights in Europe and the world, especially when compared with the "aggressive Russia" and the "decadent, dysfunctional, dictatorial" America under Trump. 
Quite a twist: a mixture of the utter moral hypocrisy and the suppressed, pent-up rage at their old defeats and the potential aggressive tendencies of the "great economic power", claiming its "natural rights". 
We cannot exclude that at least in part, these "concerns" (re the "Russian aggression" and the "Trump dictatorship") were also engineered by the survived, revived, and increasingly ambitious and sophisticated German Intelligence. 
Not to see this possible connection would be a blindness of criminal proportions. 

With the strategic vision of the NATO - Russia Alliance clarified and affirmed, the issue of the anti-missile defense shield will be resolved by itself: it will be a common shield for everyone, including NATO, Russia, and their close allies, such as Israel, in the Northen hemisphere.

The traditional, historical, dysfunctional and misplaced (just like it happened so many times in the past) Russian military paranoia has to be replaced with trust and cooperation, aided by the clear and the mutually acceptable verification mechanisms.

The alternative for Russia would be putting herself in a box without any exit: she absolutely cannot afford self-destructive military-industrial competition with the West which would only lead to her eventual demise and the dissolution as a state and the multi-ethnic, multi-cultural country.

На встрече с Александром Евстифеевым.

4.6.17 - На встрече с Александром Евстифеевым.

Europe is not "stiff", warm her up by resolving the Ukranian, Crimean, Georgian, and other conflicts, avoid the mortal dangers, escape the abyss; start building the new Alliance honestly, wisely, strategically, with the long-term perspectives, and, I think, these new efforts will be noted with appreciation. Do not try to fool the others with the "extra-smart" special operations and political interference, they are not "lapots". In the end, it happens that you get fooled by the others yourselves, including by those whom you consider being friends, such as the same Germany, for example. "Не рой другому яму, сам в нее попадешь", (Russian Lessons).

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You can kill the messengers but not the clarity of the message written on the wall. To misread these messages is madness.
So far, as I can see, the U.S. did not and is not trying to dig a trap hole for you, if they really did, we would hear a very different kind of music.

Представление делегаций перед началом российско-узбекистанских переговоров. С Президентом Узбекистана Шавкатом Мирзиёевым.

4.5.17 - Note the nice smiles in the foreground and some interesting telling gesture in the background.

However, I am afraid that this advice will fall on the stiff and dead ears. Putin's pseudo-nationalism and his irrational anti-Western slant and stance are short-sighted and self-serving, they are determined by his general, narrow, oligarchic power centered, survivalist principle: "after us - the flood", "après nous le déluge", with the propagandist populist slogans and the half-hearted populist policies employed as the convenient and the necessary covers to maintain his personal and his Mafiosi-oligarchic circle which he serves, predatory, abnormal hold on power.

Russia's admission to NATO will signify and accomplish her complete return to the pre-1917 geopolitical positions and arrangements, to her larger European family and the  assumption of her position within the Western fold and within the Western Civilization, a position which for the last 300 years made her the country as it was known before 1917, and as we know her now. Putin's "Euroasianistic" obsessions and delusions are just another set of the convenient covers to enhance and to secure his hold on power.

Putinism is the legitimization of the criminal power - the "Mafia State" combined with the neo-Sovietization of modern Russia. There is no contradiction between these two components: the Soviet power was always criminal by its nature, with the ideological pseudo-Marxist dressing, which no one and never took seriously. Putin as a human beeing and as a politician is rather complex, he might or might not sincerely believe in what he says and does. His pronouncements, official positions, and his actions do not free the thinking part of the contemporary Russian society, its administrative, management, intellectual, cultural, and, very importantly, military elites, from the responsibility to think for themselves what is good or not so good for the country, to discuss it openly and freely, and to determine for themselves, as a society, the directions in which the country should proceed in its development.

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"Trumpism", in my view, among many different things, is first of all and most of all a social experiment, designed, constructed, and implemented by the "unholy alliance" of the elements within the German, Russian (most likely of Putin's personal intelligence services, of which he has several), and the Israeli Intelligence services, for their own, coinciding in this case and the situation, practical goals and purposes, including the "revenge" for the past "hurts" and "injustices", and nurtured first of all by the anti-Obama - anti-Clinton sentiments.

But this experiment also has the "theoretical aspects", of interest first of all to the Germans, who, I think, were the main but the skillfully invisible and the very carefully masked authors in this group (of the "Ivanovs", "Frances" and "Iosifs"): to examine the origins and factors determining the development of the rightist, fascist type of dictatorship, with the aim to prove and to demonstrate to the world that in principle the establishment of such a dictatorship is quite possible everywhere, including America, the bastion of the civil freedoms; thus relieving the German conscience of its historical guilt.

Well, I have to disappoint you, my dear non-friends: the dictatorship is impossible in America, despite the engineered "election" of Mr. Tump, who is a very interesting person, to say it in one word (and to save the time and space here for the more detailed description and study, which should be the aim of the future efforts), and definitely with the "dictatorial" tendencies and propensities. The dictatorship is impossible in America simply because her people are genuinely free and will never allow it. The more detailed elaboration of this statement is also left for the future.

The dictatorships of any kinds are theoretically and practically possible in the countries like Germany and Russia, I sincerely and strongly hope that it is not possible in Israel either.

There is another, and quite possibly, the major "executive" player in this group, which turns it into a "Gang of Four": the Russian-Jewish Mafia, which is at the helm of the contemporary International Organized crime. This is the real enemy, the real adversary, the very real and almost imminent threat, and the real mortal danger, with the sweet and seductive smile on its face. This is who will kill you - this society and culture, invisibly and "softly", and then wiil hire a slew of writers, journalists, singers and other performers and talents to tell you a nice bedtime story, to lull you into the disbelief, complacency, and the happily blissful ignorance. I hope, that our most gifted and beloved FBI knows well about all of this, at least in part.

I do not know how I veered from the NATO - Russia issues to the "Trumpism" (that what probably is mainly on my mind), but I will return briefly to the security issues before I finish.

I guess, that the deeper connection between this two seemingly disparate and different issues is that the freedom and the Law loving majority of this country, the U.S., in their opposition to Trumpism, should stand united with the freedom and the Law loving people in today's Russia and with the Jews of Israel, just like they did when they defeated the Nazi Germany.

With the admission of Russia to NATO, the new structures of the Global Security will be formed. 

Within this period of time (5-10 years), Iran, very likely, will go through the series of revolutions and will eventually become a secular state.

Similar changes will occur in the Middle East.

Elections 2016 will be fully investigated and the lessons will be learned. 

And zis is not the April 1 joke, zis iz for real!


Michael Novakhov 

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Russia should join NATO: the benefits for the Global Security are enormous

M.N.: This issue and discussion were active on and off since the establishment of NATO. Most recently, James Baker ("the gold standard when it came to running a White House") stated that he regrets that Russia was not admitted to the Alliance in the late 1990-s - early 2000-s when the conditions were the most favorable for her admission and integration into the Atlantic community. But the train has not left the station completely yet, and maybe this is the time to consider this issue again and to give it a second or another chance, at least in the discussions. 

To reformulate Lord Ismay's phrase: 

1. Take Russia in (very gradually, step by step, in a planned and orderly fashion). 

2. Continue keeping Germany down (gently neutralizing her long-standing ambitions and counterbalancing her growing powers and influence with Russia's admission). 

3. Assert and exercise the US leadership position within the NATO as a unifying and directing force and vector. 

If you want to (completely) reform the (half-reformed) burglar, paraphrasing Lord Ismay's another statement, take him into the police force, watch him closely, educate, train, and acculturate him, absorb him, make him a part of the whole system, and it is very likely that you will greatly reduce the incidents of burglaries and will keep in check his criminal tendencies. 

My impression is that the Russian Military is one of the healthiest parts of the current Russian society, as opposed to the Mafiosi robbers-oligarchs and other destructive elements and they could be the valuable asset in restoring the Russia's overall social and political health and her historical, strategic reintegration with the West in all its aspects, including the cultural, the religious, and the geopolitical. Benefits for the Global Security are enormous, and this strategy might be the only long-term solution. The myriad of tactical issues and problems can be resolved in time if the overall strategic direction is correct. 

One of the foundations of Putin's hold on power is his cultivation of the concept of threat to Russia's security from the NATO and the US, the propaganda of them as the ultimate "enemies". With the destruction of these concepts and symbolic images, the rationale for his continuing pathological hold on power will be greatly diminished in its effects and impact. Deprive him and any other future potential Russian dictators of these "helpful imaginary enemies". 

In response to Mr. Rogozin's concerns, quoted below: 
The greatness of the great powers is enhanced by their alliances with the other great powers, the issue of "joining vs. creating" the coalitions is largely the technical one, and can be resolved to the mutual satisfaction of all the parties involved. Russia was, is, and will be treated as the great historical power, no need to nurture the inferiority feelings and fears... 

The essence and functions of this new and renewed alliance, by whatever name you call it, and by whatever process you form it, remain the same. 

"What's in a name? that which we call a rose 
By any other name would smell as sweet..."

I think, Mr. Rogozin, a smart and strong man, who considers himself the true Russian patriot, understands very well all the peculiarities of the present situation. 

It would be much better for the proverbial tent and its inhabitants to keep it clean and tidy and to carry out all the natural duties and obligations outside it in the areas designated by the mutual consents and agreements. This looks like the natural, healthy, hygienic, and the long-term condition and solution for meeting the world's natural needs. This should help to develop the clean and congenial set of relationships within the tent too, and who knows, might even lead one day to the most sincere and thrilling romance. 

It's probably better to have him inside the tent pissing out, than outside the tent pissing in. - Lyndon B. Johnson

I would add: especially if he and they felt so pissed off lately.
No illusions, just common sense hygiene. Generally speaking, the same or very similar principle is practiced with the other guys inside the tent too. 

The first and the necessary step in this process is the mutually acceptable solution and the resolution of the Crimea issue and problem which would require the active involvement of the US. Hopefully, the Russian leadership understands this necessity, and also the benefits of restoring the normal relations with their sister nation. They should not allow this "bone of contention" to be exploited by the others (such as hypocritical although fair on a surface Germany). For the West, it is much better to have them both inside the tent rather than to deepen and to exacerbate this conflict. The Sevastopol's warm water port can be expanded and shared by the joint NATO forces, including both Ukraine and Russia as the members, and also by the others, if it is one of the concerns. 

 In its brief historical review in 2001, "The Guardian" mentioned that "a mischievous Putin pointed out that he suggested Russian membership of Nato a year ago but was rebuffed by Madeleine Albright, then the US Secretary of State. And while it was stressed that Russia and America could be 'allies', Colin Powell, Albright's successor, made clear that that was 'allies with a small "a"'. The big issues require the big and deep, proactive and forward looking thinking and ideas. They require the big "A"-s, not the small ones. And this is something for all sides to take a note of. 

Is all of this practical, is it doable? 
If there is a will there is a way. 

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Russia's Trump Problem | The Daily Caller
Saturday March 25th, 2017 at 7:30 AM

The Daily Caller



Since well before Donald Trump was elected president, the media have been obsessed with his supposed Russia problem—stemming from the Putin regime’s alleged interference in the 2016 election and its purported ties to key members of Trump’s campaign.

But the real issue surrounding Trump and Russia has nothing to do with collusion between Trump and Russia. Rather, it has to do with the problems Trump will create for Russia and its interests.

Think about it: If you wanted to hurt the Russians, what would you do? Their economy is on the verge of recession and they have only two major exports — oil and natural gas. If you wanted to hurt Russia, you would unleash the American energy industry to drive down the price of oil. If you wanted to hurt Russia, you would reconsider one-sided arms control treaties, increase the defense budget, as Trump has proposed to do by ten percent, and follow Ronald Reagan’s playbook and rebuild the American military. (Here’s some irony:  Virtually all of the Democrats fretting about Trump’s alleged collusion with Russia will vote against his proposed military buildup.) And if you wanted to hurt Russia, you would tell our NATO allies to drop the socialism and beef up their own defenses.

If you wanted to hurt Russia, you would make America great again. And that’s exactly what President Trump is doing. On every count, Donald Trump’s policies are working against Russia’s interests.

Consider that Trump has criticized the START arms control treaty with Russia as “just another bad deal that the country made.” START required parity in strategic nuclear arsenals between the US and Russia. “It’s a one-sided deal like all other deals we make,” Trump told Reuters. “It’s a one-sided deal. It gave them things that we should have never allowed.” Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the Commission on International Affairs in the Russian State Duma, said that Trump’s statements are a “source for concern” for Russia.

Or consider that Donald Trump has signed executive orders that will make it easier to construct two oil pipelines that were long delayed because of the Obama administration’s meddling. According to CNN, the US will import just 11 percent of its oil from abroad by the end of Trump’s first term in 2020, down from 65 percent in 2005.

America’s revolution in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and Trump’s pro-energy agenda have helped place Putin’s petro-state on the verge of recession. Trump’s focus on energy independence and bolstering US defenses explains why Russian state-run media has turned on Trump.

Despite all this, the media continue to portray Trump as a lap dog of the Kremlin. But recall that it was George W. Bush who said he looked Russia’s Vladimir Putin in the eye and “was able to get a sense of his soul.” And it was Barack Obama who dismissed Russia as a “regional power” and ridiculed Mitt Romney’s suggestion that Russia was America’s chief geopolitical foe.

This week FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency Director Admiral Michael Rogers testified before the House Intelligence Committee about Trump’s Russia connections.

The “big news” from the hearing so far appears to be Comey’s statement that there is an active, ongoing investigation of Russian interference in the election and potential collusion by the Trump campaign.

But James Clapper, Obama’s director of National Intelligence, recently said that he saw no evidence of collusion between anyone on the Trump campaign and the Russians. Rep. Devin Nunes, chairman of House Intelligence Committee, has said publicly that he has seen no evidence of collusion. Even former President Obama has stated that there is no evidence to suggest that the 2016 election results were interfered with in any way.

 And Obama’s acting CIA Director Michael Morell appeared at an intelligence community forum recently. When asked about the allegations of collusion between Donald Trump and the Russians, Morell bluntly stated: “There is no fire at all. There’s no little campfire. There’s no little candle. There’s no spark. And there’s a lot of people looking for it.”

Allegations of collusion between the Trump administration and Russia will likely follow the president throughout his term—the liberal media will make sure of that. And the media will likely continue to ignore the real news about Trump and Russia—that Trump’s efforts to “make America great again” are in direct conflict with Russia’s interests.

Former presidential candidate Gary Bauer is president of American Values and chairman of Campaign for Working Families.



Putin and Trump floats at a parade in Germany.  (Maja Hitij/Getty Images) 

Trump’s Russia policy is scaring allies and confusing even the Kremlin - VOX

"There is, in short, little concerted effort from the Trump administration to implement the pro-Russia policy it promised. The Kremlin-friendly rhetoric that’s been so painful for Trump politically has yielded little in the way of concrete gains, either for US-Russia relations or for Trump personally...

Normally, Russia would be rubbing its hands with glee at anything sowing dissension in the NATO ranks. But the public rhetoric from the Kremlin since inauguration, at least where Trump is concerned, has been fairly sour.

“The Russian media, up until recently, put a lot of effort into praising Trump,” Mathers says. “Lately, they seem to have pulled the plug on that propaganda. The media coverage of Trump has changed pretty radically in the past several weeks.”

Reportedly, Russian state media is being echoed in the halls of the Kremlin...

In the short term, then, Trump’s theory of foreign policy is kind of working: Unpredictability is deterring Russia from trying anything too dangerous. In the longer run, though, it’s plausible that Russia might push Trump’s limits too far — or that in a crisis situation in a place like Syria, both sides act in a destabilizing fashion."

M.N.: In summary: There is no coherent and formed Russia policy on the part of Trump Administration presently, and the "unpredictability" as a tactical device has its limits and might be even, to a certain extent, provoking and dangerous with regard to Russia's actions and her desire to probe and to test the limits. 

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NATO–Russia relations - Wikipedia 

Historical Notes:

"As the first Secretary General, Ismay was "assuming an entirely new role in the history of international organizations," and as such he helped to define the position itself.[185] While Ismay "deemed it wise not to step too boldly in a political role" in disputes among the members, he asserted himself strongly on issues relevant to the organisation of NATO.[186] From the very beginning of his time in office, Ismay worked to empower the permanent representatives to NATO, and emphasised that they had the same legal authority to make decisions as the NATO foreign ministers.[186]
Ismay was also a proponent of NATO expansion, saying that NATO "must grow until the whole free world gets under one umbrella."[187]

 However, before Warsaw Pact was even put in place, he opposed the request to join NATO made by USSR in 1954[188] [189] saying that "the Soviet request to join NATO is like an unrepentant burglar requesting to join the police force"[190] thus making apparent that NATO alliance ("the police force") was directed against USSR.

As stated in the official NATO website "the request tested the limits of NATO's willingness to admit new members".[191]
As Secretary General, Ismay also worked to encourage closer political co-ordination among the members of the alliance. During the Suez Crisis he offered his good offices to help resolve issues among members of the alliance.[192] Ismay also offered to help mediate disputes over Cyprus.[186]
In December 1956, Ismay decided to retire from NATO. He told the press that "he was not giving up his position for personal reasons, but because he felt it needed a fresh hand and a fresh brain."[193] Paul-Henri Spaak was immediately chosen as his successor, but Ismay remained in office until May 1957, when he left with "the affection and respect" of all the NATO members.[193]
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 While Secretary General, Ismay is also credited as having been the first person to say that the purpose of the alliance was "to keep the Russians out, the Americans in, and the Germans down," a saying that has since become a common way to quickly describe the alliance.[194][195]
Suggestions of Russia joining NATO

The idea of Russia becoming a NATO member has at different times been floated by both Western and Russian leaders, as well as some experts.[100]
In 1990, while negotiating German reunification at the end of the Cold War with United States Secretary of State James Baker, Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev said that "You say that NATO is not directed against us, that it is simply a security structure that is adapting to new realities ... therefore, we propose to join NATO." However, Baker dismissed the possibility as a "dream".[101]
In March 2009, the Polish Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, suggested including Russia in NATO.[86] Speaking to one of the main Polish daily newspapers after the lecture, Mr Sikorski explained, 'I stand by everything I said, but that doesn't mean I'm inviting Russia to join the NATO. I simply presented a certain hypothetical vision, a reference to a debate that took place in the NATO in the mid-1990s. Then, under the Clinton administration, there was a debate on whether, and on what terms, Russia could become a member of the Alliance.'[102] Russian leadership, however, made it clear Russia did not plan to join the alliance, preferring to keep cooperation on a lower level now. In March 2009, the Russian envoy to NATO,

Dmitry Rogozin, in response to Radosław Sikorski′s proposal, while not ruling out NATO membership at some point in the future, was quoted as saying: "Great powers don't join coalitions, they create coalitions. Russia considers itself a great power."[86]

In early 2010, the suggestion was repeated in an open letter co-written by German defense experts General Klaus Naumann, Frank Elbe, Ulrich Weisser, and former German Defense Minister Volker Rühe. The letter′s authors posited that Russia was needed in the wake of an emerging multi-polar world in order for NATO to counterbalance emerging Asian powers.[103]
In Sept 2010, in New York, the NATO-Russia Council met for the first time after relations were suspended as a result of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war of 2008; on the eve of the meeting, the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ivo Daalder, mentioned the hypothetical possibility of Russia joining NATO.[104]


Putin wants NATO to let Russia join - Associated Press - Published: July 18, 2001

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that his country should be allowed to join NATO or the alliance should be disbanded and replaced by a new body that includes all of Europe and Russia.

In his first major Kremlin news conference, Putin also said Russia has no plans for a joint response with China to counter U.S. moves to build a missile defense system. The prospect of a coordinated stance was raised by Putin's meetings this week with the Chinese president.

The Russian president — who in two days attends the G-8 summit in Italy gathering the leaders of the world's top economic nations — said the U.S.-led NATO alliance has outlived its usefulness, having been created during the Cold War to oppose the Soviet bloc.

"There is no more Warsaw Pact, no more Soviet Union, but NATO continues to exist and develop," he said.

"We do not see it as an enemy," he said. "We do not see a tragedy in its existence, but we also see no need for it."

M.N.: These positive views of NATO membership went through subsequent and quite unfortunate devolution. 

See also: Putin and NATO


"How Can Russia Join NATO?

The affirmative case for Russian eligibility for NATO membership is fairly straightforward and easy to make. The alliance has at least two implicit and at least five explicit criteria for admission. The first implicit requirement is that the candidate be a member of the Atlantic community--that is to say, the West. The second is that the candidate share important security concerns with the other members. Russia surely qualifies on both counts. Since the end of the Cold War, it has repeatedly declared its identification and wish to align with the West, a region that, for NATO's purposes, already extends eastward to Greece and Turkey..."
 
 Russia in NATO? - James Addison Baker - The Washington Quarterly 25.1 (2002) 
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Can Russia and the United States be allies?

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PORTLAND, Ore. Mar. 26, 2017 /Troy Media/ – During the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump roiled the foreign policy establishment by praising Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He suggested it was time for a comprehensive re-evaluation of U.S.-Russian relations and broader co-operation between the two countries, especially in the fight against jihadists.
In doing so, Trump raised political and strategic issues.
By praising Putin and challenging the prevailing view that Moscow posed a long-term threat to American interests around the world, the Trump campaign underscored its anti-establishment credentials and its distance from both the Republican and Washington foreign policy establishments.
The move also gave credence to a strategic view circulating in Washington and closely associated with Michael Flynn (President Trump’s now-deposed national security adviser) that the threat posed to the United States by jihadists outweighed the threat posed by Russia. Since Russia was also threatened by jihadists, there was, in theory, a basis for a realignment of American-Russian relations and expanded co-operation in combatting international jihadism.
Russia has a significant Muslim population, estimated at 12 to 15 per cent of its citizenry or around 27 million people. Moscow has the largest Muslim community in Europe, outside of Istanbul, at as many as 2.5 million inhabitants. Roughly half are Russian citizens, the balance immigrants, many undocumented, from the Caucasus.
Birth rates between Russia’s Muslim and non-Muslim citizens point to a steady increase in the Muslim population. It’s estimated that by 2050, more 50 per cent of Russia’s population will be of Muslim descent, although not necessarily practising Muslims. Muslim conscripts make up more than 50 per cent of the Russian army’s new soldiers and by 2030, this will increase to three-quarters.
The Russian Caucasus have been a hotbed of jihadist activity since the Russian empire began to encroach on the region in the 18th century. Russia has fought two recent, bloody wars in Chechnya, from 1991 to 1994 and from 1999 to 2000. Since then jihadists have carried out an ongoing insurgency in the region and have staged several high-profile terrorist attacks in Russia.
Chechen militants have a reputation for being among the Islamic State’s most ferocious and effective fighters. It’s estimated that 2,500 Russian nationals, many from Chechnya and the surrounding region, have fought with IS in Syria and Iraq.
Jihadism represents a serious threat to Russia.
However, expanded co-operation with the West and an increase in Russia’s role in combatting jihadism would come at a steep price. At very least, it would require the revocation of the economic sanctions placed on Russia following its intervention in Ukraine and its seizure of Crimea. More likely, it would precipitate a Yalta-like agreement under which the U.S. and its NATO allies would recognize a Russian sphere of influence in the former Soviet republics and some portions of Eastern Europe – what Moscow typically refers to as the “near abroad.”
Such an agreement would end the eastward expansion of NATO and the European Union, and would most likely end western aid to Ukraine. Where it would leave the Baltic states or NATO’s newer members is unclear.
Although Russia has often spoken about a joint effort with NATO to combat jihadism, especially in Syria, it has stopped short of indicating what such co-operation would entail and what Moscow is prepared to bring to the effort.
There is a larger issue here than whether the struggle against jihadism might offer a basis for resetting U.S.-Russian relations: to define the nature of Russia’s ongoing relationship with the West.
The Soviet Union emerged from the Second World War as one of two undisputed superpowers. During the Cold War, the U.S.S.R. represented an alternative and unique ideology for organizing society, albeit one that had become corrupted and diluted.
Modern Russia is no longer a superpower, the Kremlin’s pretensions notwithstanding. It has a formidable military force, however, as well as an advanced military-industrial base and, most importantly, more than 7,000 nuclear warheads and the missile forces to deliver them. It can no longer challenge the U.S. across the globe and no longer boasts the stable of client states it once had. Its presence in Latin America and Africa, once hotbeds of Soviet-American rivalry, for example, is largely nonexistent. Instead, Russia behaves more like an emerging power trying to define its role in the world.
Its primary focus has been in the near abroad, the region previously incorporated into the Soviet Union or under its control, and the Middle East. The latter is particularly important to Moscow since the region represents the petroleum swing producers, whose production can have a significant impact on the prevailing price and because Russia sees issues there where it can gather diplomatic chips to trade for concessions elsewhere.
The problem with the Kremlin’s foreign policy is that its concept of national security is outdated. There’s an inherent contradiction between Russia’s dependence on western capital and technology, and its desire to control its periphery.
Students of Russian history note that the country’s lack of defensible frontiers and its history of repeated invasions from the west create a five-century-old geopolitical imperative. Only by controlling its periphery can Moscow be certain of protecting its core. During periods of Russian strength, that periphery extends; it retreats during periods of Russian weakness. At the height of the Cold War, Moscow succeeded in pushing that periphery all the way to the Adriatic Sea, albeit briefly, and well into central Europe.
Over the last several decades, hydrocarbon exports have represented around 70 per cent of Russia’s foreign earnings and around 50 per cent of the federal government’s budget. During periods of high oil prices, Russia generated surpluses sufficient to finance the modernization of its industry and military. It was still dependent on foreign technology in many industrial sectors, especially petroleum, but the rapidly-growing economy and rising personal incomes made Russia an attractive place to invest.
That didn’t mean that the Kremlin’s desire to exert more control over its periphery contradicted any less with its desire to attract foreign capital and technology. But it was less dependent economically on Europe and the U.S., and better able to afford the price of an aggressive foreign policy.
Since 2008, low oil prices have meant that Russia has been in a period of very low to negative growth and declining real wages. The government has run persistent budget deficits and has been forced to dig into its reserves. It has cut back spending, especially for military modernization. Its intervention in Ukraine and seizure of Crimea resulted in economic sanctions that further aggravate the economic slowdown.
Moscow’s desire to control its periphery, much of which is now part of NATO and the European Union, is incompatible with long-term improvement of its relationship with the United States and its allies. More importantly, it represents an adherence to a national security paradigm that’s largely obsolete.
No state today could mount a significant military threat to the territorial integrity of Russia. Neither Europe nor the United States have the military manpower or political will to mount an invasion. China’s military forces are large enough to pose a threat to Russian control of its Far Eastern regions, but that’s more the stuff of fiction than practical consideration.
But the lessons of the colour revolutions in some former Soviet states hasn’t been lost on Moscow; especially that those colour revolutions received political and financial support from the U.S and Europe. The Kremlin correctly sees such actions as legitimate threats to its ruling elite.
In the age of the Internet, circumstances have changed. When the threat to Moscow came from military might, geography was critical to defence. But geography is irrelevant to social media. Instantaneous digital communication and dissemination of news makes proximity meaningless.
As long as the Kremlin defines security in terms of controlling Russia’s periphery, its relationship with the U.S. and Europe will be problematic. Russia’s gambit in Ukraine has misfired spectacularly: NATO has increased its forces along the east European periphery; under pressure from the Trump administration, its members are beefing up their defence spending; and Russia has been subjected to crushing economic sanctions.
More importantly, there’s no evidence that the U.S. or EU would consider an agreement that would reset Russia’s relations with the West, end the sanctions and give the Kremlin a free hand to shape the national governments along its periphery more to its liking.
High oil prices will make it easier for Russia to pay for an aggressive foreign policy, but they won’t eliminate the contradiction between that policy and the need for better economic relations with the West. The fact that oil prices will likely stay low for the foreseeable future means there’s no easy way out of its dilemma.
It’s in the West’s interest to improve its relationship with Russia. But it needs to convince the Kremlin it won’t pursue a regime change, while making it equally clear it won’t abandon NATO’s newest members or tolerate Russia’s attempts to instigate its own counter-revolutions or to intimidate those states into adopting policies more to Russia’s liking.
U.S.-Russian relations are unlikely to improve as long as the Kremlin adheres to a concept of national security welded to history. Nor will they improve if the U.S. and NATO see every instance of political unrest as an opportunity to encourage new colour revolutions that ultimately necessitate a further eastward expansion of NATO to defend.
Troy Media columnist Joseph Micallef is an historian, best-selling author and, at times, sardonic commentator on world politics. Joe is included in Troy Media’s Unlimited Access subscription plan.
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