Anti-Putin Leader Boris Nemtsov Gunned Down Near Kremlin
A gunman murdered Boris Nemtsov, a leader in the Russian opposition and critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, in the middle of Moscow early Saturday morning.
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Poland Will Send Troops to Train the Ukrainian Army
NATO member Poland has announced plans to send Polish military personnel to Ukraine to help train the Ukrainian military in their fight against Russian-backed troops in the east.
World View: ISIS Kidnaps Around 90 Assyrian Christians in Syria
ISIS kidnaps around 90 Assyrian Christians in Syria; John Kerry says that Russia has repeatedly lied to his face
Former Governor Rick Perry Issues Statement on Ukraine and Russia
In response to Russia’s increasing military belligerence in Ukraine and threats to expand to other parts of Europe, former Governor Rick Perry has released a video with his take on America’s foreign policy toward Ukraine and what actions the government should take.
Documentary Claims Putin Beat His Ex-Wife, Was Drunk KGB Agent
A new documentary on Russian President Vladimir Putin from German television claims he received a face-lift, beat up his ex-wife, and drank heavily as a KGB agent in East Germany.
World View: U.N. May Release List of Syrian War Criminals
U.N. may release list of Syrian war criminals; Greece apparently caves in on bailout crisis
Krauthammer: Ukraine ‘Sellout’ Worst Since Munich Agreement
Columnist Charles Krauthammer declared that Europe and the US were engaging in a “complete sellout” of Ukraine that was “the worst sellout of a European country since the Munich Agreement of 1938” on Friday’s “Special Report” on the Fox News
Government’s Defence Strategy Slammed By Senior Officers
The Government has been issued with a stark warning from Senior Army figures who warn that the UK’s defences have been “decimated” and Britain cannot defend itself against the military threat posed by Russia, the Telegraph reports. The RAF had
World View: China, Russia, Syria: The ‘Salami Slicing Strategy’
Anthem health insurance data breach puts millions of children at risk; Putin gloats over humiliating Russian victory over Ukraine; China, Russia, Syria: The ‘Salami Slicing Strategy’
Poland Plans Military Upgrade Due to Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
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Alex Ovechkin Calls Vladimir Putin a ‘Nice Guy’
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin calls Vladimir Putin a “nice guy” and believes the big man in Moscow would triumph in a free-for-all with the big man in Washington, DC. TMZ caught up with the three-time NHL MVP in Los
World View: Europe Faces ‘Enormous Tragedy’ over Mediterranean Rescue Program
Europe faces ‘enormous tragedy’ over Europe’s Mediterranean rescue program; Confusion reigns over Ukraine ceasefire deal
Petro Poroshenko, Vladimir Putin Agree on Ukraine Ceasefire in Minsk
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and French President Francois Hollande met in Minsk, Belarus, in an attempt to end the war in east Ukraine. The four emerged after 16 hours, all agreeing to a ceasefire in the east starting on February 15.
Senior Egyptian Statesman: Obama is Losing Long-Time Ally Egypt
While the American media fretted over the career futures of Brian Williams and Jon Stewart, Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first trip to Egypt in a decade, exploiting America’s increasingly tenuous relationship with its long-time ally. In less than two weeks, Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Egypt and its new President, Adbel al-Sisi. America is on the cusp of losing Egypt.
World View: US Closes Yemen Embassy, Following Somalia, Syria and Libya
Failing Ukraine ceasefire negotiations to go through the night; Greece’s negotiations with eurozone fail to reach deal; US closes Yemen embassy, following Somalia, Syria and Libya
Chinese Media: Egypt-Russia Deal a ‘Rejection of U.S. Hegemony’
Most experts observing the meeting in Cairo between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi this week are interpreting it as Egypt’s way of letting the Obama Administration know there are other super-power fish in the sea. Judging by the report published in the State-run Xinhua press, China thinks something a bit more serious is going on: sunset for America’s status as the premiere world power.
Russia Agrees to Help Egypt Fight Terrorism, Build Nuclear Plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agreed to work together to fight against terrorism in the world. Putin also promised Sisi to help the country build a nuclear power plant.
McCain: Not Arming Ukraine Will Be ‘Shameful’ Chapter in American History
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) argued that failing to provide weapons to Ukraine will be “one of the shameful chapters in American history” on Monday’s “Hannity” on the Fox News Channel. “5,000 Ukrainians have been murdered, the first time since the
U.S. Senators Urge Obama to Arm Ukraine Against Russia
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) is leading a group of senators pressuring the White House to send weapons to the Ukrainian army. The war between Ukraine and Russia has killed over 5,000 Ukrainians since the war started in April 2014.
Chinese, Russian Spies Try To Infiltrate Norwegian Intelligence
On February 4, Norwegian’s Police Security Service (PST) confirmed that Chinese and Russian spies were “actively spying within Norwegian borders.”
Putin Invites New Leftist Greek Prime Minister to Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin took another step to disturb ties between Russia and Europe when he invited new Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to Moscow on May 9.
Biden: ‘Russia Can Not be Allowed to Redraw the Map of Europe’
Friday at the European Union headquarters in Brussels, Vice President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin must be stopped in his effort to, “redraw the map of Europe.” The vice president urged Europe to “stand strong,” adding, “Russia cannot
Pentagon Report Claims Vladimir Putin May Have Asperger’s Syndrome
USA Today has uncovered a 2008 Pentagon report that claims Russian President Vladimir Putin has exhibited symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome, which is a form of autism. The Office of Net Assessment (ONA), a Pentagon think tank, compiled the report.
How to Lose Friends and Empower Radicals: The Peace Prize President’s More Dangerous World
Since 2008, the world has become a significantly more dangerous place. In every region, new threats have emerged or old ones have reasserted them. The scorecard is clear: the bad guys are winning and America’s interests are being undermined daily.
Litvinenko Death Was ‘State Backed Execution’
Security agencies say they can prove the death of former KBG spy turned anti-Putin dissident Alexander Litvinenko was “state backed execution” after intercepting communications between those involved in his killing. American’s National Security Agency (NSA) obtained electronic communications between individuals
