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Trump Calls Zelenskiy 'Dictator,' Pressures Kyiv
Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a "dictator" and ratcheted up pressure on Kyiv to accept whatever deal the US president may reach in his fast-moving embrace of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin....
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Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation between Putin and Trump
In a conference call Monday with journalists, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said “there was no conversation” and the report was “completely untrue, it is pure fiction.” (Scripps News)
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EU's Kallas 'Really Pushing' to Lower Price Cap on Russian Oil
The European Union's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said Ukraine's allies should work toward lowering the price cap on Russian oil to deprive Moscow of revenue. Russia is "struggling because their national fund is depleted and they...
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Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
President Vladimir Putin has boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia (Scripps News)
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Moscow Assassination 'Pretty Embarrassing' for Kremlin
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the assassination of the head of Russia's radiological, chemical and biological defense troops in a bomb explosion in Moscow early Tuesday. Ukraine's Security Service, or SBU, carried out the...
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How Assad's Fall Affects Russia's Africa Strategy
The collapse of Bashar Al-Assad's regime in Syria threatens a key Russian airbase in the country that Moscow has depended on to project influence throughout Africa. Russia uses the Khmeimim air base to send personnel and military...
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Justice Department accuses Russia of internet scheme to meddle in US elections
The DOJ has accused two Russian nationals of working with the Kremlin to meddle in U.S. elections by exploiting American voters and spreading Russian propaganda and misinformation online. (Scripps News)
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Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
The Kremlin is using unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential race, top intelligence officials warned this week. (Scripps News)
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In secret Russian trial, American reporter Evan Gershkovich faces years behind bars
On Wednesday, a secret trial begins in Russia for American Evan Gershkovich. The Wall Street Journal reporter faces espionage charges and potentially 20 years in a Russian prison. (Scripps News)
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Retired Lt. General Hodges on Iran Minister Warnings
Retired US Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges reacts to Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warning of new fronts opening against the US, and gives his insight on whether or not Israel is close to a ground invasion into Gaza....
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Putin Aims to Control Prigozhin's Military Operations
Russian President Vladimir Putin is moving quickly to take control of the sprawling military operations in Africa and the Middle East of Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin following his ex-protégé's death in a mysterious plane...
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Angela Stent on Putin's Standing Without Prigozhin
Brookings Institution Senior Fellow, Angela Stent, discusses the death of Wagner Group Leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and if his death has helped President Vladimir Putin consolidate power. She also gives her insights on the current state of...
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Belarus Opposition Leader on Prigozhin, Putin, Wagner Group
Belarus Opposition Leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says, "it's not mistake or accident," as she discusses the plane crash that presumably killed Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin and the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin with...
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Wagner Chief Prigozhin Was in Deadly Jet Crash, Russia Says
Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led an abortive mutiny two months ago that shook President Vladimir Putin's rule, was on a private jet that crashed Wednesday killing everyone aboard, Russian aviation authorities said. Part...
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Russia Launches Lunar Lander
Russia launched its first mission to the moon in nearly 50 years on August 11. The Luna-25 is heading for the moon's south pole. This is Russia's first attempt at a moon landing since the end of the Soviet Union.
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Angela Stent on Turkey, NATO, Putin
Brookings Senior Fellow, Angela Stent, discusses Turkey's President Recep Erdoğan agreeing to support Sweden's NATO bid, and how Russia's President Vladimir Putin might respond. She also gives her insight on what this may mean for...
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Fmr. US Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Putin, Prigozhin, Russia
Former US Defense Secretary, Mark Esper, discusses the Wagner Group mutiny that happened over the weekend in Russia, and Vladimir Putin's response to it. Esper also gives his insight on what the United States and Ukraine should do given...
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Putin, Russia 'Seriously Damaged' by Events: Ex-Ambassador
Former British Ambassador to Russia Laurie Bristow examines the fallout from Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's advance toward Moscow on President Vladimir Putin, Russia's global standing, and the war in Ukarine. He speaks with Francine...
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Prigozhin: How 'Putin's Chef' Became Rebellion Leader
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's advance toward Moscow was the biggest threat to Vladimir Putin's grip on Russia in his almost quarter-century rule. How did the 62-year-old ex-convict, who's been called "Putin's chef" due to his catering...
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Silence Cloaks Kremlin After Short-Lived Mutiny Against Putin
Vladimir Putin faced the biggest challenge to his two-decade rule with a short-lived mutiny. Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin halted his fighters' advance toward Moscow in a deal brokered by Belarus' president to end the revolt...
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Putin Meets Troops in Occupied Ukraine: Kremlin Video
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited troops in two occupied regions of Ukraine, according to video released Tuesday by the Kremlin. Putin was shown meeting officers of the Vostok National Guard in the eastern Ukrainian region of...
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Ben Wallace says UK will asses reports of drone attack on Kremlin
Defence secretary Ben Wallace said the UK would be assessing reports of a drone strike on the Kremlin, which Russia claimed was a foiled attack by Ukraine.
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Fmr. NSC Senior Director Daniel Fried on Drone Attack
Daniel Fried, Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council and Former NSC Senior Director, discusses Russian allegations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ordered a drone attack on President Putin's residence in...