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Kim Jong Un's Risky Embrace of Russia Is AboutHis Regime'sSurvival
North Korea’s leader is forging an unproven—and even more brazen—path to achieve regime security, advance his country’s nuclear program and win economic relief.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting
Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’. Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to prevent ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears
Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack. Sweden has vetoed plans for 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes
Western officials say two incendiary devices were part of a covert Russian operation targeting cargo or passenger aircraft flying to the U.S. and Canada.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
U.S. citizen who helped Russia from Ukraine appears in Moscow
A U.S. citizen who was spirited out of eastern Ukraine by Russian special forces after helping the Kremlin target Ukrainian troops said in Moscow on Saturday he had asked for Russian citizenship.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
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Whether Trump or Harris, Pessimism Reigns in Russia Over U.S. Election Winner
Russian officials feel disrespected by the Democrats and betrayed by Donald J. Trump, who lavished praise on President Vladimir V. Putin but made decisions the Kremlin saw as benefiting Ukraine.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
American convicted on drug-related charges in Russia loses appeal
A court in the Russian capital has rejected an American citizen’s appeal against against his sentence on drug-related chargesWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says
Ukraine’s defense minister says Ukrainian troops have engaged for the first time with North Korean units that were recently deployed to help Russia in the war with its neighborWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
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FBI: Polling location bomb threats in Georgia appear to originate in Russia
The FBI said it appeared Russia was behind discredited bomb threats made in Georgia and other states on Election Day. “The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Bomb threats linked to Russia briefly close polling stations in Georgia
FBI warns of similar attempts to target voting places across the USBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Russia behind plot to plant bombs on cargo planes, Western official says
Russia sent incendiary devices to DHL hubs in Germany and the UK in a plot to strike at DHL planes bound for U.S. and Canada, Western official saysTop stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Russia's top brass look for U.S. reset as Putin keeps quiet — for now
The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans to congratulate Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Sanctions evasion helps Russia dominate former Soviet republics
Russia's interference in the general elections in Georgia and Moldova, combined with extensive violations of Western economic sanctions, demonstrate Moscow's determination to regain control over ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
What Trump's win could mean for Russia's war against Ukraine
Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, vowing that Moscow's war on Kyiv would quickly end after he won the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
How Russia Openly Escalated Its Election Interference Efforts
The Kremlin did not bother to hide its efforts to influence the 2024 presidential election, as it did in the past.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Putin Lavishes Praise on Trump, Saying Russia Is ‘Open’ to Restored Ties
Russians close to the Kremlin voiced optimism that Donald J. Trump could help end the war in Ukraine on Russia’s terms. Vladimir V. Putin said Mr. Trump’s remarks on ending the war “deserve ...World - The New York Times - November 7 -
Putin congratulates Trump on election win and says Russia ready for dialogue
Russian leader says US president-elect acted ‘like a man’ after assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US election, and expressed ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Ukraine faces uncertainty as Trump's election raises questions about war with Russia
Following Donald Trump's election, Ukrainians are left wondering what his proposed peace deal could mean for the ongoing war. Amidst the turmoil, Kyiv says it is now battling North Korean troops ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Russia soldiers who massacred Ukraine family get life in prison
The case marks a rare example of Russia admitting to a crime committed by its troops in Ukraine.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Russia blasts Ukraine with more aerial attacks as part of an intensified campaign
Officials say Russian missiles, bombs and drones have battered three regions of Ukraine in targeted nighttime attacksWorld - ABC News - November 8
