Siberian Military Drill Boasts over 95,000 Russian Troops
The Russian government began their largest war games with over 95,000 troops this week between the Ural Mountains and Siberia. The troops include soldiers, navy, and the air force.
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Roy Jones Jr. Granted Russian Citizenship
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. received his Russian citizenship from President Vladimir Putin over the weekend.
Russia to U.S.: Help Us Help Syria or Face ‘Unintended Consequences’
The Russian government sent humanitarian aid to Syria over the weekend, only a few days after officials demanded U.S. cooperation to avoid “unintended consequences.”
World View: Russia Opens a Dangerous New Chapter in Syria and the Mideast
Contents: Russia opens a dangerous new chapter in Syria and the Mideast; ‘Putin’s Plan’ for Russia and Syria; How is Vladimir Putin different from Ronald Reagan?; Choosing the lesser of two evils
Buchanan: ‘We’re With’ Anyone Who Wants to Kill ISIS and AQ, Don’t Be ‘Fixated’ On Iran
Columnist Pat Buchanan criticized those “fixated on Iran,” adding, “ISIS is the enemy. Al Qaeda is the enemy. Anybody who in the short run will help us kill them” on Friday’s “McLaughlin Group.” After fellow panelist Tom Rogan stated, “Iran
Powers: It Seems White House Was Asking Intel To Downplay Terror, Obama ‘Disengaged’ on Putin
Author and USA Today columnist Kirsten Powers stated that it seems the White House “was asking” the intelligence community to downplay the terror threat and criticized President Obama for being “disengaged” in his rhetoric towards Vladimir Putin on Friday’s “Special Report” on
Russian Foreign Minister: We Won’t Turn Syria into Obama’s Libya
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov mocked the U.S.’s policy on Libya while talking to reporters about Russian troops and equipment in Syria.
Obama: Vladimir Putin ‘Did Not Take My Warnings’ On Syria
President Obama addressed news that Russian President Vladimir Putin was sending Russian military advisors into Syria to bolster the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
World View: Russia, Iran Sending Troops to Syria as Chemical Weapons Use Grows
Contents: Russia and Iran send more troops to Syria to back faltering al-Assad; Putin’s plan for Syria: al-Assad regime in anti-ISIS coalition with West; Assad regime and ISIS are apparently BOTH now using chemical weapons in Syria
Report: Iran Grants Russia Permission to Fly Shipments to Syria
MOSCOW (AP) — Iran has granted permission for Russian planes to fly over its territory en route to Syria, Russian news agencies said Wednesday, a bypass needed after Bulgaria refused overflights amid signs of a Russian military buildup in Syria that has concerned the U.S. and NATO.
Syrian Official Confirms: Russian Military Experts Helping Assad in Damascus
A Syrian official confirmed the Russian government provided the country with more military experts in the past 12 months.
Hillary Clinton: I Admire Putin’s Firmness
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says that she admires Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s ability to inspire people with his authoritarianism.
Russia Claims It ‘Never Concealed’ Sending Weapons to Syria
The Russian government is claiming officials never denied or misled anyone about sending weapons and equipment to Syria. The report comes days after terrorist groups in Syria published photos or Russians in Syria and the U.S. warning the Kremlin about military activity in the war-torn country.
Putin Orders Snap Military Exercise in Central Russia
Moscow (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered snap checks on troop combat readiness in Russia’s central military district, the defence ministry said.
Iran’s Def Chief: Russia Will Deliver S-300 Missile System by the End of 2015
Iran’s Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan said Russia has agreed to deliver the S-300 surface-to-air missile system by the end of year, despite concerns expressed by the Pentagon over the sale of the advanced air defense system, reports Tehran Times.
Abolish Human Rights Act And Britain Is Like Putin’s Russia Says EU
One of the most senior Brussels bureaucrats has warned Britain it would be on a par with Putin’s Russia if the Conservative Government follows through on its pledge to repeal the Human Rights Act. A government minister has hit back at the
World View: China Displays Belligerence, Militarism in WWII Victory Parade
Contents: China displays belligerence, militarism in WW II victory parade; China’s weaponry highlighted by the anti-American ‘carrier killer’; Many world leaders snub China’s WW II victory parade; China sends warships to Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska; China rewrites history of WW II by giving credit to Mao instead of Chiang
Russia Denies Sending Troops to Syria
Russian officials denied reports that the government placed Russian soldiers in Syria and deployed fighter jets. Reports of Russian activity in the war-torn country swarmed the internet this week.
Revealed: How George W. Bush Saved Georgia From Russia
Earlier this month, coinciding with the seventh anniversary of Russia’s war on Georgia, Dmitri Shashkin, former Georgian defense minister, revealed the role of the Bush administration in stopping the Russian invaders from conquering the whole of the former Soviet Captive Nation.
China Holds Massive Parade to Celebrate 70th Anniversary of Victory Against Japan
China is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the defeat of Japan in World War II today, and what state outlet Xinhua calls the “Chinese People’s War Against Japanese Aggression” that happened alongside it. The nation has organized a massive parade featuring an international coalition of leftist allies.
World View: Kiev Violence Triggered by Proposal to Give East Ukraine More Autonomy
Contents: Kiev violence triggered by proposal to give east Ukraine more autonomy; Troops from Chechnya fighting on both sides in Ukraine
Russians Protest Demolition of Demon Mephistopheles Statue
Hundreds of Russians descended upon Saint Petersburg to protest the destruction of a century bas-relief that depicted the demon Mephistopheles. Some fear religious intolerance is growing under President Vladimir Putin.
Estonia to Build Fence on Russian Border
Estonia announced plans to build a fence on their border with Russia for extra protection. In the past year, the former Soviet republic often voiced fears they might be Russia’s next target after the Kremlin targeted Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin’s Approval Dips, but Remains High
A poll from the Public Opinion Foundation found Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating is slightly down, but still “extremely high” despite a failing Russian economy.
EU Finally Stands Up to Russia: Hires Crack ‘PR Professionals’ For Brussels
Vladimir Putin, you have been warned. The European Union’s foreign affairs department is ready to launch what it calls a ‘rapid-response team’ to counter Russian aggression in eastern Europe and the Baltic states. Troops and warplanes will not be part of
