Newest US sanctions against Russia hit an economic nerve

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting in Kamchatka Peninsula region, Russian Far East, Russia, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Russia’s prime minister sternly warned the United States on Friday against ramping up sanctions, saying that Moscow will retaliate … Read More

Iran readjusts its Syria strategy amid Russia’s changing role

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As the Syrian government is now in full control of most parts of the war-torn country, the role of Iran, as a main ally of President Bashar al-Assad, appears to be undergoing significant change. On Aug. 1, the Russian president’s … Read More

The reason Turkey’s economic collapse is so scary is that Iran, Russia, and Syria are waiting in the wings

Samantha Lee/Business Insider Lots of things are going wrong in Turkey at once, driven by the collapse of its currency, the lira. The West needs Turkey to be strong, as Turkey is a physical buffer between Europe and the war … Read More

While everyone obsesses over Russia, China is stealing our data blind

With all the focus on Russian hacking, Russian ambition, and Russian threats to U.S. national economic security, another Red Threat continues seemingly unabated:  China’s ongoing effort to compete as a global economic power equal to, if not exceeding, the United … Read More

Kremlin “Pleased” with Helsinki summit, US and Western Intelligence assesses

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Russian officials were “pleased” with the Helsinki summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin… Russian officials were “pleased” with the Helsinki summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, US and Western intelligence agencies have found, according to two … Read More

Russian prime minister warns US against ramping up sanctions

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MOSCOW (AP) – Russia’s prime minister has sternly warned the United States against ramping up sanctions, saying that Moscow will strike back with economic, political and unspecified “other” means. Dmitry Medvedev said Friday that if the U.S. introduces sanctions against … Read More

The Navy Is Gearing Up For A Fight With Russia In The North Atlantic

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The Russian and Chinese navies have become increasingly active in the North Atlantic over the last five years, necessitating a return to a “competitive mindset” among U.S. Navy commanders, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson said Monday. “We’re talking about more … Read More

Russian submarine activity largest since Cold War: top US Navy admiral

Pentagon and NATO brass have issued fresh warnings about increased Russian naval activity in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, with the top U.S. Navy admiral saying this week Russian submarine operations are currently at levels not seen since the … Read More

How Putin and Trump put an end to the war against Syria

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The Western Press continues to support the elite transnational financiers and to scorn the actions of President Trump. This attitude makes it difficult to understand the progress made towards peace in Syria. Thierry Meyssan looks at the agreements reached during … Read More

Rand Paul invites Russians to U.S. as they claim no election interference

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WASHINGTON (TNS) — Sen. Rand Paul invited top Russian government officials to visit the U.S. later this year to continue a dialogue on important national security issues, he announced Monday. The Kentucky Republican, who is leading a legislative delegation in … Read More

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