October 26Vladimir Putin invited to Washington in early 2019: John BoltonRussian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to visit Washington, D.C. in early 2019, according to President Trump’s National Security Adviser Amb. John Bolton.
October 4Russian spies accused of targeting watchdog investigating UK chemical attacks, probe into MH17 crashRussia's infamous military spy service has been behind a wave of massive cyber attacks in the recent years, with targets ranging from the international chemical weapons watchdog group to the probe into the downing of a Malaysian Airlines plane over Ukraine, officials said Thursday.
September 25Vladimir Putin's fiercest critic, Alexei Navalny, released from jail then immediately detained againAlexei Navalny, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critics, was released from jail at the end of a 30-day sentence on Monday – before being immediately detained again and ordered to spend 20 more days behind bars.
September 20Russian bombers intercepted by British jets after ignoring air traffic control, UK saysA pair of Russian nuclear-capable bombers buzzed the British coastline along the North Sea on Thursday while ignoring repeated radio calls, according to the U.K.’s ministry of defense.
September 20Putin tests new sniper rifle, makes three long-distance 'kill shots', Kremlin claimsVladimir Putin took time this week to flex his tough guy credentials as he proved himself a deadly killer with Russia’s newest sniper rifle.
September 6Haley warns Syria, Russia, Iran against using chemical weapons: Don’t bet against the USThe Trump administration is playing down talk of an imminent pullout of American forces from Syria, while simultaneously demanding a complete withdrawal of Iranian forces from Syrian territory.
August 18Controversial wedding guest Vladimir Putin dances with Austria's foreign minister on her big dayRussian President Vladimir Putin showed up Saturday at the wedding of the Austrian foreign minister with singing Cossacks, controversy, and his dancing shoes.
August 9Russian submarine activity largest since Cold War: top US Navy admiralPentagon 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 Cold War.
August 8US to impose new Russia sanctions for 'chemical or biological weapons' use against British ex-spyRussia used "chemical or biological weapons" to try to assassinate a former British spy, the U.S. said on Wednesday, adding that new sanctions would be imposed on the country for the attack.
