Russia
Wagner Group responsible for Kremlin-linked European sabotage attacks - Financial Times
Russia has expanded its campaign of sabotage across Europe since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, in an attempt to cause social unrest and weaken Western support for Kyiv.
Kremlin demands proof that it poisoned opposition leader Navalny with dart frog toxin
Ukraine, Russia end peace talks in Geneva as Zelensky says Russia is dragging feet on negotiations
Iran, Russia to conduct navy drills on Sea of Oman to combat maritime terrorism - report
What is the Oreshnik missile that Russia fired at Ukraine?
The Russian military said it fired the Oreshnik in response to what Moscow says was an attempted Ukrainian drone attack late last year on one of Putin's residences in Novgorod
Maduro's downfall: Was the US capture of Maduro legal?
In this week's The Deep Dive, Jacob Laznik analyzes the unprecedented US capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Zelensky says US security guarantees document set to be finalized with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a security guarantee between the United States and Ukraine is "essentially ready for finalization."
Animated Putin joins talking cat, dog for New Year's message in popular Russian cartoon
Residents of Prostokvashino, the fictional village that gives the show its name, are stunned when the animated version of the Kremlin leader, flanked by Sharik the dog and Matroskin the cat.
US, with help of UK, seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker sailing under Russian flag
The tanker, previously known as the Bella-1, was originally bound for Venezuela before it turned around last month after encountering the US Coast Guard.
Trump discusses acquiring Greenland, says US military action not ruled out
US officials said discussions are underway in the Oval Office on acquiring Greenland, with the White House saying military force remains an option.
Putin establishes Soviet genocide memorial day, erasing Jewish victims of Nazis
The bill - and subsequent reporting - speaks extensively about the "genocide" of Soviet prisoners, the concentration camps, and the extermination camps, without mentioning Jewish victims.
Russia welcomes Venezuela's interim president, says Venezuela should determine own destiny
Moscow's foreign ministry said in a statement that it welcomed the Venezuelan authorities' efforts to protect their sovereignty and national interests.
Maduro’s fall shows how US power is reshaping Latin America’s future - opinion
Nicolas Maduro’s capture shows Trump’s bold Latin America policy, raising the stakes for regional stability.
Moscow and Tehran’s new partnership is bad news for the West - opinion
New Russia-Iran treaty deepens cooperation, challenging Israel's influence in the Middle East.
