Russia
NATO Demands Russia's 'Complete Disclosure' of Novichok Program to OPCW
The alliance's secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said that the use of such a poison was "horrific."
Russia Publishes Early Data on Coronavirus Vaccine, Weeks After Approval
Experts not involved in the study said the results were encouraging, but more research is needed to prove its efficacy.
Kremlin Rejects Navalny Poison Reports As Anti-Russia 'Campaign'
Alexei Navalny has long been one of President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic critics, and a target of the Russian regime.
Navalny Poisoned With Novichok, Nerve Agent Russia Used on Skripal
The Russian opposition figure is being treated at Berlin's Charite hospital where he has been transferred from the Siberian city of Omsk.
U.S. Military Defends Rocket Drills Called 'Extremely Dangerous' by Russia
"This exercise is a demonstration of partnership between NATO Allies aimed at improving interoperability, and is not directed toward a particular country or adversary," the 41st Field Artillery Brigade's Major Joseph Bush said.
Europeans Remain 'United' With Russia and China to 'Preserve' Iran Deal
European diplomat Helga Maria Schmid said signatories aim to "ensure full implementation of the agreement despite current challenges."
Russia Calls Out U.S. Hypocrisy Over Fast-Tracking Coronavirus Vaccine Plan
The head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund said the West was "shocked by Russia's success and had to go through four stages of accepting the inevitable."
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz Dismisses 'Phony Threat of Russia'
Gaetz claimed that Russia is not a significant threat to the 2020 election, though lawmakers and intelligence officials have concluded otherwise.
Russian Hackers Could Be Stealing U.S. Voter Information From the Dark Web
One forum user reported earning $4,000 from the DOJ by providing a link to a Connecticut database of voter information.
Russia Holds Drills Near U.S. and Its European Allies While Belarus Festers
Russia and Belarus both held drills around Baltic NATO states Lithuania and Poland, accused by Moscow and Minsk of instigating unrest against longtime President Lukashenko as U.S. and Russian jets met across the world.
Senator Concerned After In-Person Election Security Briefings Canceled
"It looks like they don't want to share the information, they're covering up information," Senator Angus King said.
Adam Schiff Says Trump Views Racial Unrest, Russian Interference as Useful
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said President Donald Trump is "willfully fanning the flames" of racial unrest and violence because his campaign believes it helps his re-election chances.
Russian Warships Sailed 'Right Through' Alaska Fishing Fleet: Sailors
American fishing vessels encountered Russian military drills off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday and were reportedly ordered to leave the area.
Russia 'Hopes' It Won't Need to Send Force to Belarus, Which Blames West
"Russia wasn't and isn't interfering with Belarusian affairs," the Kremlin said as Moscow officials accused neighboring NATO nations of "external interference in the affairs of a sovereign state."
U.S. Intercepts Russian Military Planes After Spotting Sub Near Alaska
Neither the six Russian maritime patrol aircraft nor the Russian submarine entered Alaskan territory, according to the U.S. military.
U.S. Forces 'Stand Ready' After Russian Sub Surfaces Near Alaska
U.S. Northern Command said the submarine was taking part in Russian military drills in international waters.
U.S.: Palestinians Should Follow Trump Deal Instead of International Talks
A State Department spokesperson told Newsweek that U.S. officials "encourage the Palestinians to bring any concerns to the negotiating table within the context of direct talks based on the Vision," also known as "the deal of the century."
U.S. Allies Demand New Vote in Belarus, Belarus Seeks Russia for Support
"Latvia considers that the only solution is new presidential elections," the Baltic country's foreign service told Newsweek of neighboring Belarus, where President Alexander Lukashenko warns against an outside plot against him.
Trump Shouted at Mike Flynn Over Missed Putin Phone Call
Trump shouted at Flynn during lunch with U.K officials "If Putin wants a call with me you just put him through," former top British government aide Nick Timothy said.
What Should the U.S. Do About Alexei Navalny? Unfortunately, Nothing
No amount of U.S. sanctions or diplomatic isolation is likely to change how the Kremlin deals with internal challenges to its authority. And the fact is, the U.S. and Russia have business to do.
Navalny Poisoning Similar to Novichok Attacks on Skripals: Report
The suspected poisoning on the Russian opposition figure bears the hallmarks of the 2018 attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, and a Bulgarian arms maker, Der Spiegel reported.
'Putin's Chef' Vows to Ruin Navalny as Russia Shifts Blame Over Poisoning
Yevgeny Prigozhin has said he would chase the Kremlin critic who is in a coma for a court-ordered penalty of $1.2 million.
Russia Tech Helped Iran Track U.S. F-35s in Stand Off, Company Claims
The CEO of a technology firm has claimed that Iranian forces used a Russian-made radar system to identify and track American warplanes in January.
Vaccine Needs 80 Percent Efficiency With 75 Percent Uptake to Stop Pandemic
Study comes as China and Russia push ahead with their own vaccination campaigns.
Lindt Accused of Fooling Russians by Secretly Selling Low-Quality Chocolate
Russia's competition authorities have launched a legal case against the Swiss chocolate brand.
Palestinians Say Ready for Peace Talks with U.S., U.N., Europe, Russia
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced that he is "ready to go to negotiations under the auspices of the International Quartet and with the participation of other countries."
Russian Priests Get Camouflage Robes to Wear on the Battlefield
Khaki-colored garments for Orthodox priests have been on display at a military fair in Moscow.
Russia Says Accusations of Poisoning Navalny 'Cannot Be True'
Doctors at Charitè Hospital in Berlin confirmed that the Russian opposition leader was poisoned with a cholinesterase inhibitor substance.
Russia Media Spreads Theory Navalny Was Poisoned During Flight to Germany
Russian ministry of health specialist Igor Molchanov said it was hard to believe that doctors in Omsk, where the Putin critic was first treated, could not diagnose the poisoning themselves.
Debate: Should the U.S. Adopt 'No First Use' Nuclear Policy?
Bestselling author Greg Mitchell debates Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs.

