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What Does Putin Want From the Summit With Trump?
Recognizing Russian Crimea or lifting sanctions seem off the table already.
Nolan Peterson: Putin Provokes Military Buildup
Eastern Europe has become the most rapidly militarizing region on earth.
How Congress Can Stop Trump Lifting Russia Sanctions
Senators Ben Cardin and John McCain have introduced a bipartisan bill.
Nolan Peterson: Russian Troops Man Ukraine Front Line
'Separatists move like bugs in different directions. Russian units move in a disciplined way.'
Ukraine Wants to Make Le Pen Relax Russia Support
Kiev says it will also approach other presidential candidates.
Putin to Trump: Lift Sanctions or Ukraine Gets It
What caused the latest flare-up in fighting in eastern Ukraine?
Can Putin Disentangle Himself From Ukraine?
Will Russia's president continue backing the costly, troublesome Donbass rebels?
Trump Vows To 'Find Out' Nature of Separatist Forces
Trump says he "would be surprised" if forces are "uncontrolled" but unsure.
U.S. Envoy Haley Condemns 'Russian Actions' in Ukraine
Hayley criticised Russia for escalation in Ukraine's east and said Crimea sanctions will remain.
With Trump Distracted, Putin Pounds Ukraine
Eight more Ukrainian soldiers killed, 26 wounded in Russian artillery and rocket barrage.
While Trump Fiddles, Putin Steps Up the War in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials take seriously the possibility of a full-scale Russian invasion.
Trump's Putin Bromance Is Making Americans Pro-Russian
A full third of Trump supporters hold a favorable view of Putin.
Will Trump Outsmart Putin Or Will Putin Outsmart Trump?
Will Russia be seen in Washington as an adversary or a partner?
Does Trump Know What Putin Will Demand of Him?
He wants to keep Crimea and the Donbas, hobble NATO and end US missile defenses
Trump Must Come Clean About Flynn's Russian Calls
Who's telling the truth? Why can't the administration provide a consistent answer?
Nolan Peterson: The Top Spy Fighting Corruption
Students in Kiev say it's common to pay professors a bribe to pass exams.
How Donald Trump Should Handle the Russia-Ukraine Issue
Focus on Ukraine rather than Russia and Donald Trump could transform Eastern Europe.
Nolan Peterson: Ukraine Fears Trump Will Appease Putin
Changing political landscapes in the U.S. and the EU have Ukrainians on edge.
Nolan Peterson: Replacing Kalashnikovs Hits a Snag
As Ukraine edges toward NATO, it needs to replace its Russian guns.
Putin's Bridge to Crimea Is Doomed to Collapse
Hazards include mud volcanoes and a sludgy bottom unsuitable for foundations.
Would Tillerson Defend the Baltics if Putin Invaded?
Sixteen key questions for secretary of state pick Rex Tillerson.
Putin Makes First Move in His Chess Match With Trump
Can Trump walk the line between better relations with Russia and safeguarding U.S. interests?
Is Putin Preparing an All-Out Invasion of Ukraine?
After Syria, Russian analysts are speculating that Ukraine is next on Putin's list.
For Putin, 2016 Was a Very Good Year
But Russia is much poorer three years after it ventured into conflict with the West.
Nolan Peterson: Reporting the Forgotten War in Ukraine
The first draft of history shouldn't be written by Kremlin propagandists or internet trolls.
The Deadly Battle Against Rebels and General Winter
The war is mostly limited to long-distance artillery and sniper fire potshots.
How Putin Puts the Squeeze on Dissenters
He shrinks their incomes and restricts their travel to the West.
The Risk of Trump Abandoning Sanctions Against Putin
Sanctions tell U.S. allies that America understands and condemns Russian action.
Nolan Peterson: Putin Is Waging Cyberwar on the West
Among Russia's targets: Germany's parliament and the DNC.