
Wednesday on CNN’s “New Day,” Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) reacted to North Korea’s possible successful detonation of a hydrogen bomb the day before. Paul acknowledged there were no easy solutions to North Korea’s aggressive actions, but insisted
by Jeff Poor6 Jan 2016, 9:17 AM PST0

The Wall Street Journal ran an editorial on Sunday afternoon titled, “Who Lost the Saudis?” It lays out a convincing case for why Russia and Iran are out to get the House of Saud—which, for all of its many, many flaws, is still an impediment to the agenda of America’s primary geopolitical adversaries.
by John Hayward4 Jan 2016, 9:54 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

On Tuesday, Russia’s Economy Minister, Alexei Ulyukayev, sought to downplay the impact of much-publicized sanctions against Turkey over the downing of a Russian fighter jet on November 24.
by John Hayward30 Dec 2015, 4:09 PM PST0

A senior Russian diplomat reportedly said Moscow is ready “to show flexibility” on possibly easing United Nations Security Council sanctions imposed on Afghanistan’s Taliban, which has intensified attacks against U.S. service members and American-trained Afghan security forces.
by Edwin Mora29 Dec 2015, 9:41 PM PST0

State Department Spokesman John Kirby on Monday provided a boastful recap of his cabinet’s achievements in 2015 and highlighted “bringing peace [and] security” to war-torn Syria as one of its wins this past year.
by Adelle Nazarian29 Dec 2015, 7:58 AM PST0

Sunday, radio host John Catsimatidis interviewed former United Nations Ambassador Bill Richardson on his New York City show AM 970 “The Cats Roundtable.” The former top Clinton aide the United States and Russia “work with each other.” He also added that the United
by Trent Baker27 Dec 2015, 8:39 PM PST0

A 2016 calendar and a cologne inspired by Russian President Vladimir Putin are the latest items for sale that Russians can purchase in order to “celebrate” him.
by Mary Chastain27 Dec 2015, 2:06 PM PST0

Mixed-martial artist Jeff Monson, who sports a hammer-and-sickle tattoo on his calf, received a Russian passport and will participate in a fight on Christmas Day.
by Mary Chastain23 Dec 2015, 1:00 AM PST0

Back in 2002, in the dark ages before Breitbart News Network, the great conservative commentator Ben Shapiro warned that the United States must “Keep an eye on Russia,” because “Russia is renewing her relations with America’s enemies.” Shapiro reiterated his message in 2007, warning America that “Russia isn’t to be trusted.”
by Spyridon Mitsotakis22 Dec 2015, 4:03 PM 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

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, strongly criticized the Obama administration’s strategy against the Islamic State on Fox News Sunday.
by John Hayward21 Dec 2015, 7:08 PM PST0

Trump said nice things about Putin, after Putin said nice things about Trump, and all the people who thought it was ridiculous to portray Russia as America’s geopolitical adversary during Obama’s re-election campaign are beside themselves. Several of Trump’s Republican rivals thought his comments about Putin went far beyond diplomatic efforts to constructively build a positive relationship with the Russian strongman, especially since Trump not only failed to mention Putin’s repressive ways, but actively disputed the allegations against him.
by John Hayward21 Dec 2015, 9:58 AM PST0

Republican presidential candidate South Carolina Senate Lindsey Graham criticized fellow candidates Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Donald Trump for their statements on Syria and Russia, respectively, while praising the strategies of fellow GOP candidates Florida Senator Marco Rubio, former Florida
by Ian Hanchett19 Dec 2015, 11:18 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

Reports have surfaced, as has denial with equal fortitude, that the head of the Iranian Regime’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, General Qassem Soleimani, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow last week.
by Adelle Nazarian18 Dec 2015, 9:35 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

U.S. diplomats told Reuters that the Russian government would accept a regime change in Syria that results in dictator Bashar al-Assad’s stepping down.
by Mary Chastain18 Dec 2015, 7:09 AM PST0

Turkish media outlets are reporting that the government has seized 27 Russian commercial ships because they failed “to meet sailing criteria.
by Mary Chastain18 Dec 2015, 6:56 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

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump declared the praise he received from Russia’s Vladimir Putin “terrific” and “what should be happening,” adding, “his dislike for President Obama, and it’s a mutual thing, is terrible. That’s why you see all the conflict”
by Ian Hanchett17 Dec 2015, 9:43 PM PST0

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the disgraced and alleged corrupt FIFA President Joseph “Sepp” Blatter deserves a Nobel Peace Prize.
by Mary Chastain17 Dec 2015, 8:47 AM PST0

In a press conference Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump as a “bright personality” and “talented” person.
by Mary Chastain17 Dec 2015, 7:55 AM PST0

Secretary of State John Kerry formally accepted Russian demands during talks in Moscow this week to keep Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in power.
by John Hayward16 Dec 2015, 4:17 PM PST0