
Security experts across the world are increasingly worried about the possibility of a cyber-attack that would target infrastructure – anything from communications and traffic control to electric power or utility services. Just such an attack is believed to have occurred on December 23 in Ukraine.
by John Hayward7 Jan 2016, 7:50 AM PST0

Ukrainians have expressed outrage after a Coca-Cola ad on a Russian social media website featured Crimea on the Russian map. The American business, though, claims a marketing agency changed the map without permission.
by Mary Chastain6 Jan 2016, 7:23 PM PST0

An updated assessment of Russian national security, signed by President Vladimir Putin on New Year’s Eve, names the United States as a threat, along with NATO. The report does not, however, list Syria as a threat, even though Russia is currently bombing rebel forces in that country.
by John Hayward3 Jan 2016, 1:47 PM PST0

The testimonies are fading away, the memorial sites are turning into entertainment centers, and the historical story is seen as just another “Jewish narrative”. If anyone thought that Holocaust denial was a marginal phenomenon among a few anti-Semites and Israel
by Breitbart Jerusalem30 Dec 2015, 1:15 AM PST0

Several Turkish websites belonging to both private companies and government agencies came under cyberattack this week. Some in Turkey claim Russian hackers are responsible, suggesting the attacks might be the result of rising tensions between Turkey and Russia.
by John Hayward24 Dec 2015, 7:39 AM PST0

Under leader Vladimir Putin, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, who purged between 20 and 60 million of his own people, has become increasingly popular in Russia.
by Mary Chastain22 Dec 2015, 8:36 AM PST0

Contents: Russia’s Syria airstrikes kill many innocent civilians, but otherwise appear futile; European Union renews its sanctions against Russia for Ukraine invasion; Russia retaliates against Ukraine by banning food imports; Azerbaijan’s currency devalues 32%, following Russia and Kazakhstan
by John J. Xenakis22 Dec 2015, 4:00 AM PST0

Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gave an interview to Foreign Policy, billed as his first public interview since he was forced out of office in February. He said the White House sought to personally “destroy” him during his final days.
by John Hayward19 Dec 2015, 10:31 AM PST0

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stated that he has “always felt fine about Putin” and that while he “absolutely” condemns Putin killing journalists and dissidents, ” “He’s running his country, and at least he’s a leader” and “our country does
by Ian Hanchett18 Dec 2015, 11:41 AM PST0

After 20 months of fierce denials, Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that Russian troops have been deployed to eastern Ukraine.
by Mary Chastain18 Dec 2015, 8:03 AM PST0

Contents: Another Putin lie: America wanted Turkey to shoot down Russia’s plane; Vladimir Putin praises Donald Trump; Israel and Turkey reach preliminary deal to normalize relations; Turkey announces plans to build a military base in Qatar
by John J. Xenakis18 Dec 2015, 6:14 AM PST0

Contents: Russia and Ukraine escalate mutual trade sanctions over occupied Crimea; Despite China’s disapproval, US will sell $1.83 billion in weapons to Taiwan
by John J. Xenakis17 Dec 2015, 6:13 AM PST0

Ukraine’s Interior Minister Arsen Avakov posted video online of his heated argument with Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of Georgia and current governor of Odessa Oblast, Ukraine.
by Mary Chastain16 Dec 2015, 1:25 PM PST0

Russian company Megapolis, Ltd. has applied to trademark the phrase “Assad Tour” to sell tourist trips to Syria, which may include visits to battles in the civil war.
by Mary Chastain16 Dec 2015, 11:45 AM PST0

Turkish media outlets have reported that a Russian warship fired at a Turkish fishing boat because the boat interrupted the ship attempting to hijack Ukrainian oil platforms.
by Mary Chastain16 Dec 2015, 10:40 AM PST0

Contents: Japan and South Korea leaders attempt to rewrite history textbooks; China and Ukraine develop closer ties, as Russia looks on
by John J. Xenakis16 Dec 2015, 6:25 AM PST0

Secretary of State John Kerry landed in Moscow to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin. He placed the Syrian civil war and Ukraine crisis at the top of his list of topics to discuss.
by Mary Chastain15 Dec 2015, 12:03 PM PST0

The Ukrainian Parliament broke out into a fistfight after one member approached Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and physically hoisted him from the podium.
by Mary Chastain11 Dec 2015, 10:48 AM PST0

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his country that Turkey could face more sanctions as a consequence for its forces shooting down a Russian warplane over Syria on November 24.
by Mary Chastain5 Dec 2015, 12:27 PM PST0

Ukraine is ready to move into the Turkish economic markets after Russia passed numerous sanctions against Turkey for downing one of its warplanes over Syria.
by Mary Chastain4 Dec 2015, 8:48 AM PST0

Contents: Russia and Turkey exchange vitriolic accusations about ISIS oil sales; Russia cancels Turkey gas pipeline, prepares for Bosporus closure; Turkey’s grievances against Russia, and the road to war; San Bernardino mass shootings
by John J. Xenakis4 Dec 2015, 6:38 AM PST0

The U.S. provided Ukraine with outdated and obsolete equipment to use in their fight against pro-Russians and Russian soldiers in 2015, according to a report from The Washington Post.
by Mary Chastain1 Dec 2015, 2:56 PM PST0

Contents: France demands that Russia target only ISIS in Syria; Putin’s Syria intervention hobbled by weak Russian economy
by John J. Xenakis1 Dec 2015, 6:12 AM PST0

President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin met privately in Paris where both are attending a climate change summit.
by Mary Chastain30 Nov 2015, 8:18 AM PST0

Contents: Russia’s military buildup makes Syria into a Russian no-fly zone; Russia ends food imports from many countries; Turkey’s Erdogan ‘saddened’ by downing of Russia’s warplane
by John J. Xenakis29 Nov 2015, 9:20 AM PST0