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Raskin: Greene 'recycling direct Russian propaganda'
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said on Wednesday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is “recycling” Russian propaganda in falsely saying Ukraine is a Nazi state. In an interview on MSNBC’s “The Reid Out,” Raskin noted concerns – even from ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
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Far Right’s Ties to Russia Sow Rising Alarm in Germany
As cases proliferate, opponents fear the Alternative for Germany party is becoming a tool of Russian influence operations to undermine support for Ukraine.The New York Times - World - Russia -
U.S., U.K. to Ban Exchanges From Dealing in Russian Metals
The U.S. and U.K. will limit trading of Russian aluminum, copper and nickel on their metals exchanges in a bid to deprive Moscow of a key source of revenue, a move coming despite concerns that rising commodity prices could fuel inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Russia test-launches an intercontinental ballistic missile
The Russian military says it has conducted a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missileABC News - Top stories - Russia -
Russian Network's Alleged Targeting of European Elections Sparks Belgian Police Probe
Belgium is probing the network, which it says seeks to undermine support for Ukraine.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
American detained in Russia for allegedly 'violating public order,' Moscow court says
An American visiting Russia was detained for "violating public order" and remanded in custody for 10 days, a Moscow court said Tuesday.ABC News - Top stories - Russia -
What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
Russia's Defense Ministry has declared that the military will hold drills involving tactical nuclear weaponsABC News - World - Russia -
Turmoil in Georgia over bill resembling Russian legislation | 60 Minutes
Georgia has been rocked by turmoil over a proposed law in parliament that resembles Russian legislation. It could imperil the country's hopes of EU membership, which 60 Minutes reported on in October.CBS News - Top stories - Russia -
Cubans lured to Russian army by high pay and passports
The number of Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine is thought to be in the hundreds.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
The clash over whether to commandeer Russia’s frozen assets
Confiscating hundreds of billions of foreign reserves could transform Ukraine’s war. But the US and Europe disagree on how far to goFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Brittney Griner reflects on 'mistake' that led to detention in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner opened up for the first time about her harrowing detention in Russia and the “mistake” that got her sentenced to nine years in prison.ABC News - Top stories - Russia -
Attack on checkpoint in Russia's North Caucasus leaves 2 police, 5 gunmen dead
Russian officials say a group of militants has attacked a police checkpoint in Russia’s North Caucasus region, killing two officersABC News - World - Russia -
A Russian deputy defense minister is ordered jailed pending trial on bribery charges
A Russian deputy defense minister in charge of military construction projects and known for a lavish lifestyle was ordered jailed pending trial on charges of bribery, Timur Ivanov, one of 12 deputy defense ministers, appeared in Moscow’s Basmany ...ABC News - World - Russia -
Russian Bombardment Crushes Ukraine’s Industrial Base
The assaults have all but destroyed the factories and plants that were the economic lifeblood of the towns and cities in Ukraine’s east.The New York Times - Top stories - Russia -
A former Russian tycoon who once led separatist region launches a hunger strike in Azerbaijan jail
Family members say a former Russian tycoon jailed in Azerbaijan on charges stemming from his time as a top separatist figure in the Karabakh region has gone on a hunger strikeABC News - World - Russia -
Poland detains and questions Russian man who illegally crossed from Belarus
Poland's security officials say that a 41-year-old man from Russia has been detained and is being questioned after illegally crossing in from Russia's ally BelarusABC News - World - Russia -
Brittney Griner recounts time in Russian prison in new interview, reveals she contemplated suicide
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was previously detained in Russia, recounted her experience in custody in a Thursday interview, revealing that she contemplated suicide while detained. Griner, who is set to release her memoir “Coming Home” next ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Two Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for alleged work for Navalny group
They're accused of working for a group founded by Alexei Navalny.ABC News - World - Russia -
David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia
UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior RepublicanFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Shutting down Russia’s 3 favorite lies about NATO
The Kremlin is just disappointed that, unlike Ukraine, NATO membership has given former Soviet Republics such as Estonia and Lithuania the best insurance policy against Russian aggression.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
The Moscow terror attack shows the limits of the Russia-Iran partnership
Laying the blame on Ukraine may help Putin reinforce public support as his war enters its third year, but he risks alienating Tehran in doing so.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
U.S. soldier is detained in Russia, officials confirm
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.CBS News - Top stories - Russia -
US soldier detained in Russia, White House confirms
A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia last week, the Army and National Security Council confirmed Monday. On May 2, “Russian authorities in Vladivostok, Russia, detained an American Soldier on charges of criminal misconduct,” U.S. Army ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Orthodox Russians mark Easter with nighttime service in Moscow cathedral
Worshippers including President Vladimir Putin have packed Moscow's landmark Christ the Savior Cathedral for a nighttime Easter serviceABC News - World - Russia -
German foreign minister says Russia will face consequences for monthslong cyber espionage
Germany says Russia will face consequences after accusing its military intelligence service of masterminding an “absolutely intolerable” cyberespionage campaignABC News - World - Russia -
US losing ground to Russia in geopolitical battle over Africa
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US losing ground to Russia in geopolitical battle over Africa The expected withdrawal of U.S. forces from Niger will ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protesters in Russia pivot
Clashes come after rare appearance by ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili criticising the westFinancial Times - World - Russia -
How wishful thinking from the West enabled Russian authoritarianism
The intellectual roots of the West’s mistakes predate the Soviet Union’s collapse.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Western powers shot down Iranian missiles. Why not Russian missiles?
Ukrainians are asking an indelicate question.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Russian businessman Mikhail Fridman won a legal challenge to the EU's decision to impose sanctions on him under the bloc's response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Russian businessman Mikhail Fridman won a legal challenge to the EU’s decision to impose sanctions on him under the bloc’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
US soldier's detention in Russia extended to July as Pentagon begins probe
A U.S. soldier arrested in Russia last week will be detained into July as the Pentagon investigates the circumstances of his travel, a Russian court announced Tuesday. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black's detainment was extended until July 2 after he ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
US soldier detained in Russia was on unsanctioned trip to meet girlfriend: Reports
A U.S. soldier detained in Russia last week was on an unsanctioned trip to visit his girlfriend at the time of his arrest, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black was arrested May 2 in Vladivostok, Russia, for alleged ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Russian troops staying at base housing US forces in Niger
Russian military personnel have been staying at an air base in Niger that also hosts U.S. troops and equipment, a U.S. official confirmed to The Hill Thursday. The news comes as roughly 1,000 American service members are expected to withdraw from ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Russian state media is posting more on TikTok ahead of the U.S. presidential election, study says
A study by the nonprofit Brookings Institution says Russian state-affiliated accounts have boosted their use of TikTok and are getting more engagement on the short-form video platform ahead of the U.S. presidential electionABC News - Tech - Russia -
'No one should be left behind': WNBA's Griner reflects on freedom from Russian prison
WNBA star Brittney Griner reflected on learning she was going to be released from Russian prison and voiced her support for bringing other Americans home.ABC News - Top stories - Russia -
Brittney Griner blames cannabis oil cartridges that landed her in Russian prison on 'mental lapse'
Basketball star Brittney Griner this week will speak publicly about her experience in a Russian prison for the first time since her release in December 2022. In an interview with Robin Roberts, scheduled to air Wednesday on ABC, the Olympic gold ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Brittney Griner reflects on moment she was detained in Russia in '20/20' special
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was opened up for the first time about her harrowing experience in a Russian prison in an exclusive interview that will air on “20/20."ABC News - Top stories - Russia -
Russia arrests more journalists on 'extremism' charges
Three Russian journalists were arrested Friday and Saturday and detained, as Russia continues a crackdown on media inside the country. Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin were charged with “extremism” on Saturday, The Associated Press (AP) first ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Poland lays claim to a leadership role in Europe as Russia's war threatens stability
Poland’s foreign minister has called on NATO to increase its defense preparedness and said his government wants to be at the center of decision-making in the European Union, seeking to reestablish the country as a reliable international partner as ...ABC News - World - Russia