Russia
TikTok Inspires Russian Youth to Protest Against Vladimir Putin
Russia's media watchdog has asked the video-sharing app to clamp down on posts calling for young people to attend nationwide protests on Saturday.
Biden Should Build on Recent Foreign Policy Success
A lot does change when America changes administrations, but its fundamental interests remain the same. Both our friends and our adversaries should understand that.
Biden's Plan to Extend Russia Nuclear Treaty Praised by Arms Control Groups
"After years of Trump putting Americans in harm's way by decimating international agreements, we can all breathe a bit easier now that he cannot start a nuclear war within minutes," Peace Action senior director for policy and political affairs Paul Kawika Martin told Newsweek.
Allies and Adversaries Brace for America's Return
America's allies yearn for a return to the pre-Trump status quo, while its adversaries are hopeful that four years of embarrassment and mismanagement have dealt a death blow to the American global power.
'Putin's Palace' Video by Poisoned Kremlin Critic Viewed by Millions
Navalny was arrested on Sunday after he arrived in Moscow from Berlin, where he had been treated for Novichok poisoning
Parler Hopes for U.S. Host as Russian Firm Provides Temporary Website
The social network—popular among conservatives and Trump supporters—was pulled offline last week in the wake of the U.S. Captiol riots. A week later, it's still searching for a new home.
Russia Optimistic That Joe Biden Will Extend New START Nuclear Weapons Deal
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said "it is only possible to welcome" a U.S. move to extend the arms reduction treaty, which expires on February 5.
U.S. Supply Chain: Stop Driving Blind
Before we trust the plumbing in our IT networks, we need to know where every component comes from.
U.S. Cut Russia Consulate Phones Before Trump's Last Day, Moscow Claims
The Russian embassy in Washington, D.C. has sent a diplomatic note to the State Department after the phones at its New York consulate stopped working.
Parler to Remain on Russian Service, as It Doesn't Violate Terms of Service
The Russian company also provides services to the Russian Ministry Defense and right-wing conspiracy sites.
Putin Has No Plan to Call Biden, Kremlin Cites 'Domestic Issues' in US
"You know that they have problems in the United States, so, of course, they are addressing their domestic issues," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Parler Website Back Thanks to Russian-owned Company DDos-Guard
Parler was pulled offline in the aftermath of the U.S. Capitol riots, as tech firms including Amazon, Apple and Google said it was not properly moderating extreme posts from its users.
Despite Biden Win, Europeans Don't Want to Take U.S. Side vs. China, Russia
A new poll of 15,000 people across 11 nations found skepticism of the continent's close relationship with the U.S. after four tumultuous years of President Donald Trump.
Russia Exploits U.S. Turmoil for Propaganda
Loyalists to President Vladimir Putin have used the storming of the Capitol and Republican conspiracy theories around the election to undermine American democracy.
Navalny Arrest Outrages U.S. Senators, Putin 'Hiding Scared in the Corner'
The pro-democracy campaigner was arrested in Moscow on his return from Germany, where he has spent months recovering from an apparent assassination attempt.
Alexei Navalny, Poisoned Putin Critic, Detained on Return to Russia
Navalny was detained upon arrival in Moscow, with authorities saying he'd violated his probation.
Russia Security Chief Calls On Biden to Drop 'Aggressive' Rhetoric
The former Russian president said he is pessimistic a Biden presidency would mean better ties between Washington and the Kremlin.
Trump will exit 'tarred and feathered': European press react to impeachment
Le Monde, El Pais and The Times of London were among major publications featuring Trump's impeachment on their front pages.
America's Adversaries Revel in Capitol Chaos
Moscow joined China and Iran among U.S. adversaries who blamed the U.S. political system for the violence.
Justice Department Says 3 Percent of Its Emails Compromised by Russian Hack
The OCIO "learned of previously unknown malicious activity linked to the global SolarWinds incident that has affected multiple federal agencies and technology contractors, among others. This activity access to the Department's Microsoft O365 email environment" said a Department Spokesperson.
'Nostradamus of the Balkans' 2021 Predictions: Cancer Cures and More
The Bulgarian mystic is said to have foreseen the 9/11 attacks years before her death. So, what did she claim would happen in the upcoming year?
Xi Jinping Stresses 'Unbreakable' China-Russia Bond in Call With Putin
The two leaders discussed strengthening their regional alliance, which has seen growing economic ties and joint military drills.
Russia Blames U.S. for 'Visa War' That Caused Embassy Staff Shortages
Reports suggested that senior diplomats have had to take on basic jobs like shovelling snow due to staff shortages.
Russia Says SolarWinds Hack Blame May Be Ploy to Ruin Putin-Biden Ties
Foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said hacking accusations may spoil Kremlin ties with Biden before he even takes office.
Roger Stone Threatens to Sue DOJ, Mueller After Trump Pardon
President Trump's longtime friend said he would file a $25 million lawsuit alleging prosecutorial misconduct.
Joe Biden Blasts Trump's Handling of Cyberattack Targeting U.S. Agencies
President-elect Joe Biden slammed President Donald Trump on Tuesday over Trump's "irrational downplaying" of a massive cybersecurity attack on the United States government.
Putin Named Russia's Most Popular Politician for 21st Year Running
Some 38 percent of Russians said he was the top politician, but this figure was down on previous years.
Graham Insists He Likes Joe Biden but Won't Give Hunter Biden 'a Pass'
"I'm disappointed that Joe Biden let this happen," the Republican senator told Fox News.
Yes, Cyber-Spying is That Bad
You can't build an effective U.S. security system on top of foreign-built computer hardware.
All I Want for Christmas is a Saner Foreign Policy
The best gift Washington can give to the American people this holiday season is a large dose of common sense in U.S. foreign and national security policy.