Michael Flynn quits as national security adviser
Michael Flynn has resigned as national security adviser over his contact with Russian officials before US President Donald Trump took office. His resignation on Tuesday followed reports a day earlier that the Justice Department warned the Trump administration weeks ago over his ties to Russian officials that could leave him in a compromised position.
White House leaks raise concerns about Trump’s nuclear arms policy
In Russia, American diplomats expect their phone calls to be monitored by government intelligence. Leaks out of the White House, too, are fairly common. But sharing specifics about the president’s exchange with foreign leaders? That’s something of an anomaly. And yet, just weeks into Donald Trump’s presidency, it’s happening. Repeatedly. On Thursday, details of Trump’s […]
Flynn discussed sanctions with Russians before Trump took office, contrary to assertions: reports
US National Security Advisor Michael Flynn discussed the issue of US sanctions with Russia’s ambassador weeks before Donald Trump was sworn in as president, contrary to Flynn’s assertions, US media reported Friday. The talks took place just as then-President Barack Obama was ordering new actions against Russia over its alleged interference in the US election.
US troops in Poland ‘a threat to Russia’s security’
The arrival of thousands of US soldiers in Poland as part of a NATO buildup is a threat to Russia’s national security, the Kremlin has said. The mission, o ne of the largest deployments of US forces in Europe since the Cold War, will eventually see more than 3,000 troops and heavy equipment deployed in […]
Report: Russia May Have Audio, Video Of Trump Misdeeds
Engulfed in a major scandal less than 10 days from his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump could face even more disturbing allegations as reportedly more than one intelligence source was aware of the so-called “Golden Shower Gate” details, Raw Story reported Wednesday. In his first press conference in six months and first since winning the election […]
Putin Talks Trump, Hacking and Doping
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s marathon end-of-year press conference has finally come to a close, effectively drawing the curtain on Russia’s political year. The three-hour event was, as usual, a show of the Russian leader’s endurance and his charisma, as well as a display of just how much his viewpoint is in demand, both in Russia […]
What We Know About Russian Involvement in the US Election
What we know about Russian involvement in the U.S. election June 2016: WikiLeaks, founded by Julian Assange, releases thousands of emails belonging to the Democratic National Committee, resulting in the resignation of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida as DNC chair. The leak is believed to have been orchestrated by the Russian intelligence services. September […]
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Assassinated in Ankara
A gunman believed to be an off-duty policeman shot and killed Russia’s ambassador to Turkey Monday night in Ankara. Ambassador Andrey Karlov was making a speech at the opening of an art exhibition when a man dressed in a suit approached the podium and opened fire. The entire scene was captured on video. Ambassador Andrey […]
Obama “vows retaliation” against Russia
Barack Obama says the US will take action against Russia over claims of its involvement in the country’s recent presidential election. The US president made the statement in a national radio interview. Obama tells NPRinskeep that U.S. “will take action” in response to Russia hacking during election.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discuss mending ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump have spoken over the phone to discuss efforts to improve US-Russian ties, the Kremlin and Trump’s office said. “President-elect Trump noted to President Putin that he is very much looking forward to having a strong and enduring relationship with Russia and the people of Russia,” Trump’s […]