Russian forces tested NATO’s ‘resolve’ during recent Black Sea exercises, says Canadian commander

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Russian aircraft and ships closely shadowed NATO vessels, says Commodore Josée Kurtz Commodore Josée Kurtz speaks to reporters during a tour of HMCS Halifax in April 2009 at the HMC dockyards in Halifax, N.S., when she was the commander of the … Read More

Russia interfering with US elections: FBI

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Washington: Russia is determined to interfere in US elections despite sanctions and other efforts to deter such actions before the next presidential election in 2020, FBI Director Christopher Wray says. “The Russians are absolutely intent on trying to interfere with our … Read More

In Major Threat To Dollar’s Reserve Status, Russia Offers To Join European SWIFT-Bypass

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Three weeks after a meeting between the countries who signed the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was ditched by US, French, British and German officials said the trade mechanism which was proposed last … Read More

Nato chief calls on Russia to save INF nuclear missile treaty

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Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told the BBC time is running out to save the key missile treaty -AFP/GETTY Time is running out to save a key nuclear missile treaty with Russia, Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has told the BBC. Mr. … Read More

A mind of its own: Russia unveils terrifying new AI ‘superweapon’

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Avangard testing has already taken place. Photo / Supplied, Russian Ministry of Defence The race to incorporate artificial intelligence in modern weapons threatens to outstrip the technology’s capabilities — and the world’s ability to control them. The Commander-in-Chief of Russia’s … Read More

Putin on brink: Russian President under threat as he faces new unexpected domestic dilemma

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RUSSIA’s Vladimir Putin is under severe threat as some have criticized the President for the running of the Russian economy and there is one specific problem he is now facing. Russia news: Putin under severe domestic pressure (Image: GETTY) The Government … Read More

Vladimir Putin’s Russia is rehabilitating Stalin. We must not let it happen

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An archive of artifacts from Stalin’s brutal reign should stand as evidence against Putin’s vision of a ‘heroic’ Soviet past Irina Sherbakova was a founding member of the human rights organization Memorial  ‘An image of Stalin as a strong leader … Read More

The Russian president gave a positive assessment to the talks in the Vatican

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© Alexei Druzhinin/Press Service of the Russian President/TASS ROME, July 5. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed with Pope Francis the issue of protecting the Christian population of the Middle East and humanitarian assistance for Syria, the Russian leader told … Read More

Russian Military Intervenes After Deadly Clashes Between Syrian & Turkish Armies

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Via AlMasdarNews.com The Russian military quickly intervened to prevent a deadly confrontation between the Syrian and Turkish forces on Saturday. The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) first opened fire on the militant-held Sheir Magher area after the Turkish-backed rebels fired several … Read More

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