July 2018 - Russia Special Weapons News

Slovak President Calls Local Russian Night Wolves Chapter Security Risk RFE/RL 31 Jul 2018 -- Slovak President Andrej Kiska says a recently established local base for a Russian motorcycle club known for its allegiance to the Kremlin presents a security risk for the EU and NATO country.
Six Russian Companies Added To EU Sanctions List Over Kerch Strait Bridge RFE/RL 31 Jul 2018 -- The European Union has added six Russian companies involved in the recent construction of the Kerch Strait bridge linking Russia with the Crimean Peninsula to its sanctions list.
EU Slaps Sanctions on Six Russian Companies Over Crimea Sputnik 31 Jul 2018 -- The European Union has expanded the sanctions list associated with the reunification of the Crimea with Russia, as well as the construction of a bridge across the Kerch Strait, the Official Journal of the European Union reported.
Russia, Turkey urge US to stop threatening rhetoric over arms deals Press TV 31 Jul 2018 -- Turkey and Russia have slammed the United States for using the language of threats when it comes to arms deals between other countries that Washington does not favor.
Tehran, Moscow, Ankara urge countering plots to partition Syria Press TV 31 Jul 2018 -- Iran, Russia and Turkey, as guarantor states for a peace process in Syria, have expressed their firm determination to counter any plot aimed at partitioning the Arab country.
NASA Certifies Russia's RD-180 Rocket Engines for Manned Flights Sputnik 31 Jul 2018 -- NASA and the US Air Force have certified Russia's RD-180 engines for Atlas V carrier rockets to used for manned spaceflights by US astronauts, Igor Arbuzov, director general of Russia's major rocket engine manufacturer JSC NPO Energomash and the United Launch Alliance, said in an interview with Sputnik.
U.S., Italian Leaders Say They Will Keep Russian Sanctions In Place RFE/RL 31 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte both are saying that they have no plans to try to lift sanctions against Russia.
Shamanov: the Russian army will have "zampolity in a new capacity" TASS 31 Jul 2018 -- The creation of the Main Military Political Directorate in the Ministry of Defense will allow the restoration of the Institute of Political Deputies in the Russian Armed Forces "in a new capacity" and introduce new methods of educational work, which is necessary in the context of the growing number of contract workers. This opinion was expressed on Tuesday by the TASS chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee, the former commander of the airborne forces, Colonel-General Vladimir Shamanov.
Pentagon creates blacklist of Russian, Chinese software Press TV 31 Jul 2018 -- The US military has finished creating a "Do Not Buy" list of Russian and Chinese software that it says fail to comply with US national security standards.
Syria delegation meets Russia, Iran delegations in Sochi IRNA 30 Jul 2018 -- The Syrian delegation to the tenth round of Astana format meeting headed by Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari held a meeting in Sochi on Monday with the Russian delegation headed by Russian President's Special Envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev.
Russia, Iran, Turkey to discuss Syrian constitution, de-escalation zones in Sochi ISNA 30 Jul 2018 -- Representatives of the guarantor nations for the Syrian ceasefire (Russia, Iran and Turkey) will meet in Sochi on Monday.
Russia, Iran, Turkey Meet In Sochi For Syria Discussions RFE/RL 30 Jul 2018 -- Meeting in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, representatives of Russia, Iran, and Turkey have kicked off two days of talks on issues related to the war in Syria.
Greek Court Approves Moscow's Second Request To Extradite Russian Cybercrime Suspect RFE/RL 30 Jul 2018 -- A Greek court has approved a supplementary request from Moscow to extradite a Russian cybercrime suspect, who is also wanted in France and the United States.
Navalny Aide, Others Released After Arrests At Moscow Protest RFE/RL 30 Jul 2018 -- Three people, including a top aide to Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, were released from custody after being arrested as thousands of people protested in central Moscow for a second day against a controversial plan to raise the retirement age.
Russia's Kalibr-Equipped Corvettes Could Be Marketed to Pacific Region Countries Sputnik 30 Jul 2018 -- Russia's Project 22800 corvettes equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles could be marketed to the countries in the Pacific region, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov told reporters.
The main military-political department was created in the Ministry of Defense TASS 30 Jul 2018 -- The main military-political department was created in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The former commander of the ZVO Kartapolov was appointed Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation - Chief of the Main Military-Political Directorate. The corresponding decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin was published on the official portal of legal information.
UK Police Believe 2 Groups From Russia Organized Poisoning of Skripals - Reports Sputnik 29 Jul 2018 -- UK police believe that two groups from Russia were hired to organize and carry out the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in March, the Mirror reported Sunday.
Putin: Russia's Navy Successfully Ensures Country's Defense Capability Sputnik 29 Jul 2018 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin noted on Sunday in his Navy Day congratulation to mariners the role of the Russian Navy in ensuring the country's defense capabilities and strategic parity in the world.
Russian Air Force in Syria Destroys UAV Launched Toward Hmeymim Base Sputnik 28 Jul 2018 -- The Russian Center for Syrian Reconciliation has called on the commanders of illegal armed formations to give up provocations and agree to a peaceful settlement of the conflict in areas under their control.
Russian hackers focusing on US power grid more than electoral systems: Sources Press TV 28 Jul 2018 -- US intelligence officials say Russian hackers are shifting their focus on the country's power grid rather than its electoral systems, a report says.
Thousands Of Russians Protest Against Hike In Retirement Age RFE/RL 28 Jul 2018 -- Tens of thousands of Russians have rallied across the country to protest against a controversial plan to raise the retirement age.
Trump 'open' to visiting Moscow: White House Press TV 28 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump is "open" to visiting Moscow, the White House said after Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated he has invited his American counterpart for another one-on-one meeting.
Russian Defense Industry Reveals Time Frame for Delivery of New Strategic Arms Sputnik 28 Jul 2018 -- Earlier this year, the Russian president announced that Russia was well underway in upgrading its strategic defenses amid NATO's increasing deployments by Russia's borders, US efforts to build a missile defense shield in Europe, and Washington's plans spend over a trillion dollars to modernize the country's nuclear arsenal.
S-400 Missile Systems Tested in Kamchatka Sputnik 28 Jul 2018 -- S-400 surface-to-air missile systems, during exercises in Kamchatka, successfully hit a complex high-speed target, the press service of the Eastern Military District reported.
Cohen says president knew of Trump Tower meeting with Russians Press TV 27 Jul 2018 -- Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen says the US president knew in advance about an infamous June 2016 meeting in Trump Tower during which Russians offered to provide comprising information about Hillary Clinton, his Democratic rival in the presidential election.
Trump's Ex-Lawyer Says Trump Approved Aides' Meeting With Russians RFE/RL 27 Jul 2018 -- U.S. media report that President Donald Trump's former lawyer has said the president knew in advance about a June 2016 meeting between his aides and a Russian delegation that offered to help Trump's election campaign by sharing damaging information about rival candidate Hillary Clinton.
U.S. House Passes Bill Allowing Waivers Of Russian Military Sanctions RFE/RL 27 Jul 2018 -- The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation allowing the president to waive penalties against countries that purchase weapons from sanctioned Russian defense companies if they are seeking closer ties with Washington.
Moscow: Military Confrontation in Space May Be As Dangerous as Nuclear Arms Race Sputnik 27 Jul 2018 -- According to a statement published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday, Moscow prioritized peaceful exploration and use of outer space.
U.S. Senator Says Russia Tried To Hack Her Network RFE/RL 27 Jul 2018 -- A U.S. senator has accused Russian hackers of trying unsuccessfully to infiltrate her Senate computer network, in what could be the first publicly known attempt at meddling in the 2018 elections.
Russia's Putin urges 'right conditions' for meeting with Trump Press TV 27 Jul 2018 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has invited his American counterpart Donald Trump to Moscow for talks on a range of issues but that all conditions needed to be right for such a meeting to take place.
Putin Says He's Invited Trump To Moscow For 'Important' Talks RFE/RL 27 Jul 2018 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on July 27 that he has invited U.S. President Donald Trump to Moscow and that both he and Trump were ready for further summits.
Nephew Of Chechen Leader Kadyrov Becomes Grozny's New Mayor RFE/RL 27 Jul 2018 -- A nephew of Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia's North Caucasus region of Chechnya, has been appointed by local legislators as Grozny's mayor.
New Nuclear Triad: A Look Into the Future of Russia's Strategic Defenses Sputnik 27 Jul 2018 -- Earlier this month, Russia's Strategic Missile Forces announced that the branch's rearmament with new nuclear delivery systems and their carriers would be completed by the mid-to-late 2020s. Sputnik explores what exactly such rearmament entails.
After Delivery From Russia, China Ready to Test S-400 Air Defense System Sputnik 27 Jul 2018 -- Russia has delivered all the necessary components to China for its first S-400 Triumf missile air defense system regiment, and Beijing does not plan to waste in any time in testing the new interceptor-based systems, according to reports.
Gun Play: The Rise And Fall Of Maria Butina's Wannabe Russian NRA RFE/RL 26 Jul 2018 -- Ahead of the December 2011 parliamentary elections in Russia that triggered street protests over alleged fraud, veteran opposition politician Vladimir Milov says he was contacted by a then obscure group asking to speak at an antigovernment rally he was planning.
US's Pompeo accuses Russia of 'occupying' Crimea Press TV 26 Jul 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused Russia of "occupying" the Crimean Peninsula, saying Washington "rejects" the move by Moscow.
Trump Looking To Meet Putin In 2019 RFE/RL 25 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump wants to meet at the White House with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2019 -- sometime after the Justice Department's probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is over, his national security adviser says.
Putin Not Welcome In Congress If He Visits Washington, Leaders Say RFE/RL 25 Jul 2018 -- The leaders of the U.S. Congress, citing Russia's alleged interference in U.S. elections, say they will not invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to address Congress or visit the Capitol if he accepts President Donald Trump's invitation to a second summit in Washington this fall.
White House: Omission in Trump-Putin Transcript Not 'Malicious' VOA 25 Jul 2018 -- The White House said Wednesday that the omission of a key exchange in a news conference by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was unintentional and "by no means malicious."
White House Delays Next Trump-Putin Summit Until 2019 VOA 25 Jul 2018 -- The White House said Wednesday that President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will not hold a second summit until next year.
Crimea Declaration US Dept. of State 25 Jul 2018 -- "Russia, through its 2014 invasion of Ukraine and its attempted annexation of Crimea, sought to undermine a bedrock international principle shared by democratic states: that no country can change the borders of another by force."
Russia threatens with 'response' if Sweden, Finland join NATO Press TV 25 Jul 2018 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says Moscow would "take response measures" if Sweden and Finland joined the NATO military alliance.
British Man Says Novichok Was In Perfume Bottle He Gave Partner RFE/RL 25 Jul 2018 -- A British man poisoned with Novichok has said in interviews that he found a perfume bottle that contained the deadly nerve agent and unknowingly gave it to his girlfriend, who sprayed the liquid on her wrists and later died.
US Justice Dept Says Russian Citizen Indicted for Violating Export Control Laws Sputnik 25 Jul 2018 -- Russian citizen Alexander Brazhnikov Senior has been indicted by a US federal grand jury for allegedly violating export control laws, the US Department of Justice announced in a press release on Wednesday.
US Government Seeks to Gag Lawyer for Russian National Mariia Butina Sputnik 25 Jul 2018 -- A trial date remains unset in the case of Russian national Mariia Butina, who was arrested on July 15 for acting as foreign agent of Russia but failing to register with US authorities, a claim Butina's defense denies.
US Prosecution Wants to Classify Most Evidence in Russian National Butina's Case Sputnik 25 Jul 2018 -- Legal defense for Russian national Maria Butina, who is accused of conspiring to act as an agent of a foreign government, will appeal her detention in the US within two weeks, according to her lawyer.
Trump 'Concerned' Russia Will Push For Democrats In November Elections RFE/RL 24 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he believes Moscow will try to influence November congressional elections in favor of the Democrats and not his fellow Republicans, although the U.S. intelligence community has concluded that Russia tried to help Trump win the 2016 poll.
Trump 'Very Concerned' Russia Will Try to Meddle in US Midterms to Help Dems Sputnik 24 Jul 2018 -- During the press conference following the meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Helsinki, Trump revealed that Vladimir Putin "gave his word" that Russia had never meddled in the US elections and will never do so in the future. The upcoming mid-term elections will take place in the US in November 2018.
Trump: Russia Will Support Democrats in US Congressional Elections VOA 24 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump contended on Twitter Tuesday that Russia "will be pushing very hard for the Democrats" in November's congressional elections, against his favored Republican candidates.
Russia's Lavrov meets with Israel's Netanyahu for talks on Syria Press TV 24 Jul 2018 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has held a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the occupied territories to discuss the situation in Syria, including Iran's counter-terrorism mission there.
Russia Offers To Keep Pro-Iran Forces 100 Kilometers From Israeli Border RFE/RL 24 Jul 2018 -- Russia has offered to keep pro-Iranian forces in Syria about 100 kilometers from the border with Israel as part of an agreement with the United States and Israel to help guarantee Israel's security, media are reporting.
Report: Russian Hackers Came Close To Causing U.S. Blackouts Last Year RFE/RL 24 Jul 2018 -- Hackers working for Russia claimed "hundreds of victims" last year in a major, long-running campaign that enabled them to gain control over some U.S. electric utilities, where they could have caused blackouts, the Wall Street Journal is reporting.
Russian Spies Hide in Plain Sight VOA 24 Jul 2018 -- In the pre-Internet era, spies faced more challenges than now when trying to infiltrate Western political circles in order to gather information, identify potential recruits, enlist the assistance of sympathizers and mount active operations, like meddling in a foreign country's election.
Russian Scientist Jailed as Moscow Probes Hypersonic Missile Secrets Leak Sputnik 24 Jul 2018 -- A scientist at Russia's space organization Roscosmos, 74-year-old Viktor Kudryavtsev, has been imprisoned in a Moscow jail run by the Federal Security Service (FSB), which has been been investigating a "treasonous" leak of hypersonic missile secrets to Western intelligence agencies.
Amesbury Man Confesses He Gave 'Perfume Bottle' With 'Nerve Agent' to Girlfriend Sputnik 24 Jul 2018 -- The couple from Amesbury – Charlie Rowley and the now-deceased Dawn Sturgess – was said to have picked up a perfume bottle allegedly containing a nerve agent, with Sturgess ostensibly spraying the substance on her wrists.
Trump calls Russia election meddling allegations a 'big hoax' Press TV 23 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has called the ongoing investigation into his alleged dealings with Russia during the 2016 US presidential election "a big hoax," saying it's his predecessor, Barack Obama, who needs to be probed for not taking action against Moscow.
Trump Says He 'Gave Up Nothing' At Summit With Putin RFE/RL 23 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he "gave up nothing" at a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting he made no concessions or agreements that might be detrimental to U.S. interests.
Trump Defends Putin Summit as Poll Shows High Disapproval VOA 23 Jul 2018 -- President Donald Trump continues to defend his recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said Monday on Twitter that he made no concessions to Putin in their meeting last week.
U.S., Russia Differ On Evacuation Of Syrian White Helmets RFE/RL 22 Jul 2018 -- The United States and Russia hailed the evacuation by the Israeli military of a Syrian volunteer civil organization from a volatile border area near the Golan Heights, although the two powers saw the operation in sharply differing ways.
Russia ditched billions of US bond holdings for gold Press TV 23 Jul 2018 -- Russia is reported to have been radically dumping US bond holdings in a way seldom seen in global markets as it prepares to protect itself from American sanctions.
Wolves In Sheep's Clothing? Putin's Biker Pals Set Up Military-Style Camp In Slovakia RFE/RL 23 Jul 2018 -- With the 50th anniversary of the Warsaw Pact invasion to rein in then-Czechoslovakia quickly approaching, one of the Kremlin's boldest advocacy groups has set up a military-style "camp" outside the capital of NATO member Slovakia.
Researcher At Russian Spacecraft Center Charged With Treason: Report RFE/RL 23 Jul 2018 -- A 74-year-old researcher at a Russian rocket and spacecraft design facility has reportedly been charged with treason for allegedly giving classified information to a NATO country.
Trump adviser 'collaborating, conspiring' with Russia, FBI says Press TV 23 Jul 2018 -- Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page has denied findings by the FBI about his collusion with Russia.
Lavrov Urges Butina Release In Phone Call With Pompeo RFE/RL 22 Jul 2018 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has complained to his U.S. counterpart, Mike Pompeo, about the U.S. detention of Russian national Maria Butina on charges of conspiracy and acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
Syrian, Russian jets step up anti-terror push against Daesh Press TV 22 Jul 2018 -- Syrian warplanes, backed by the Russian air force, have stepped up strikes against the gatherings of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group along the Jordan-Israel border in southwestern Syria.
Russia, U.S. Eyeing Joint Plan For Return Of Syrian Refugees RFE/RL 21 Jul 2018 -- The Russian Defense Ministry says it has sent a proposal to Washington to jointly organize the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland following agreements reached between the Russian and American presidents at their summit this week.
France, Russia Jointly Sending Medical Aid To Embattled Damascus Suburb RFE/RL 21 Jul 2018 -- France and Russia will jointly deliver humanitarian aid to the former Syrian rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta, the two countries announced in a joint statement.
Hmeymim Air Defenses Shoot Down Militant UAV in Syria - Russian MoD Sputnik 21 Jul 2018 -- According to the Russian Center for Syrian Reconciliation, militants are continuing to deploy drones near the Hmeymim airbase in Syria.
Russia, France Cooperate on Aid to Syria's Civilians VOA 21 Jul 2018 -- The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone on Saturday to discuss joint humanitarian efforts in Syria, a day after France sent 50 tons of medical aid.
The Week In Russia: Summit Shortcomings, Pension Perils RFE/RL 20 Jul 2018 -- From Washington to Moscow, the summit in Helsinki was widely seen as a big win for Vladimir Putin. But despite President Donald Trump's follow-up invitation for Putin to visit the White House within months, the meeting may have fallen short of some of the Kremlin's more ambitious expectations.
Putin Moves Away From Unpopular Move To Increase Retirement Age RFE/RL 20 Jul 2018 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has distanced himself from an unpopular government plan to increase the retirement age, saying "I do not like any of the ways that have been discussed" to implement the idea.
Russia Dumped U.S. Bond Holdings This Year Amid U.S. Sanctions Push RFE/RL 20 Jul 2018 -- While Russian President Vladimir Putin has been seeking to mend relations with his U.S. counterpart, his government has been dumping U.S. debt in a way seldom seen in global markets, financial analysts say.
Russia Hunting Leaker of Hypersonic Missile Details to Western Agencies Sputnik 20 Jul 2018 -- Russian intelligence officers have raided the offices of two missile development facilities of the Roscosmos Corporation in search of the person who leaked classified information on hypersonic missiles to Western intelligence agencies.
Russian Rights Ombudswoman Calls For Support For Accused Agent Butina RFE/RL 20 Jul 2018 -- Russian human rights ombudswoman Tatyana Moskalkova has called on international organizations and rights groups to voice support for Maria Butina, who was indicted in the United States this week on charges of conspiracy and acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
Russia, China Block U.S. Bid At UN To Halt Fuel Deliveries To North Korea RFE/RL 20 Jul 2018 -- Russia and China are blocking a U.S. effort at the United Nations to halt all deliveries of refined oil products to North Korea amid charges that Pyongyang is smuggling fuel into the country, diplomats say.
Russian MoD: New Air Defense Missile Succesfully Test-Fired in Kazakhstan Sputnik 20 Jul 2018 -- A new air defense missile was successfully test fired from a testing range in Kazakhstan, the Russian Defense Ministry said in an official publication on Friday.
Russia launches trials of Poseidon underwater drone that can carry nuclear warheads TASS 19 Jul 2018 -- The Poseidon oceanic multipurpose system is a principally new type of seaborne underwater weapons based on the use of drones
Pompeo to VOA: US Won't Allow Russian Questioning of Former US Ambassador VOA 19 Jul 2018 -- The U.S. has no intention of allowing Russia to question Michael McFaul, Washington's former ambassador to Moscow and a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told VOA on Thursday.
US Invites Putin to Washington for Second Summit VOA 19 Jul 2018 -- Discussions are being held between the United States and Russia to arrange a second summit between their leaders, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders announced Thursday on social media.
What Did Trump and Putin Agree to During 'Successful' Meeting? VOA 19 Jul 2018 -- President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are defending their summit in Helsinki, saying the two hours of talks yielded progress on a range of issues, but disclosing few details.
White House Says It's Weighing Putin Offer Of Joint Police Interrogations RFE/RL 19 Jul 2018 -- The White House and the U.S. State Department are at odds over an offer by Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow U.S. prosecutors access to 12 Russians accused of hacking the 2016 election if Russian prosecutors who are pursuing Kremlin critic William Browder are allowed to interrogate several Americans.
Putin says 'pathetic, worthless' US forces oppose improvement of Russia-US ties Press TV 19 Jul 2018 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced the US opposition to his American counterpart Donald Trump as "pathetic, worthless people" willing to sacrifice Moscow-Washington relations to their own interests.
Trump 'Disagrees' With Putin Request To Interrogate Americans RFE/RL 19 Jul 2018 -- The White House says President Donald Trump "disagrees" with a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to have Russian investigators question U.S. citizens, including Michael McFaul, the former ambassador to Moscow.
White House Says Putin Invited To Washington For Fall Summit RFE/RL 19 Jul 2018 -- White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders has said that U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered officials to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to Washington "in the fall."
Closer ties with Ukraine, Georgia would have dire consequences for NATO: Putin Press TV 19 Jul 2018 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his strong opposition to the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) eastward, warning the US-led military alliance against unspecified consequences in case it seeks to forge closer ties with Ukraine and Georgia.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Warns Of Russian Interference In Upcoming Votes RFE/RL 19 Jul 2018 -- U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has said the United States must be ready to resist attempted Russian interference in the country's elections later this year.
Russia is preparing to test the Burevestnik missile with a nuclear engine RT 19 Jul 2018-- Russia is preparing to conduct flight tests of prototypes of the cruise missile "Burevestnik" with a nuclear engine that will be able to fly to unlimited range.
'UK identifies Russian suspects in Skripals poisoning case' Press TV 19 Jul 2018 -- British police have reportedly identified several Russian nationals suspected of having been behind an alleged nerve agent poisoning incident in which former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter were injured more than four months ago.
Guns, Sex, And A 'Flight Risk': Behind The Charges Against Maria Butina RFE/RL 19 Jul 2018 -- The protest, held in September 2016 across the street from the Russian Embassy in the U.S. capital, featured a handful of activists intending to show their opposition to Russian leader Vladimir Putin and upcoming parliamentary elections.
Investigative Report: On The Trail Of The 12 Indicted Russian Intelligence Officers RFE/RL 19 Jul 2018 -- A U.S. grand jury charged 12 Russian citizens on July 13 with interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election by organizing cyberattacks on the computers of Democratic Party figures during the campaign.
Report: British Police Identify Russian Suspects In Novichok Attack RFE/RL 19 Jul 2018 -- British investigators believe they have identified the suspects responsible for the Novichok attack on former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, the Press Association (PA) reported on July 19.
FBI Says China, Not Russia, 'Most Significant' Intelligence Threat to US Sputnik 19 Jul 2018 -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that it has ongoing economic espionage investigations in all 50 states tracing back to China, ranging from agriculture to high-tech.
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, July 18, 2018 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2018
Russia urges US to produce evidence for vote hacking claims Press TV 18 Jul 2018 -- The United States should provide proof that Russia interfered in its 2016 presidential election, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov has said, days after a seemingly amicable summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Trump backpedals, now says Moscow meddled in US election Press TV 18 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has gone back on his earlier remarks in Finland about Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, a day after he ignited a nationwide and bipartisan furor by siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump Says Russia No Longer Targeting U.S. Elections, Contradicting His Intelligence Chief RFE/RL 18 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Russia is no longer interfering in U.S. elections, contradicting remarks by his chief of national intelligence who has warned that Russia is continuing to try to influence the 2018 U.S. congressional elections.
Browder: Trump May Have Agreed To Help Russian Prosecutors Pursue Him RFE/RL 18 Jul 2018 -- British-American investor and rights activist William Browder says U.S. President Donald Trump may have made a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their summit to help Russian law enforcement pursue him.
Butina Pleads Not Guilty To Violating U.S. Foreign-Agent Law, Held Without Bail RFE/RL 18 Jul 2018 -- A Russian woman has pleaded not guilty in a U.S. federal court to charges that she violated the U.S. foreign-agent law as part of a Russian effort to infiltrate the U.S. political system.
Trump 'Accepts’ US Intel on Russia Meddling VOA 17 Jul 2018 -- President Donald Trump reversed himself Tuesday, saying he accepted the U.S. intelligence community's conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election, a day after siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's denial that Moscow had interfered.
Trump and Europe: Friend or Foe? VOA 17 Jul 2018 -- Europeans have reacted with a mixture of alarm and relief to Monday’s summit between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Trump Says He Accepts That Russia Meddled In 2016 U.S. Election RFE/RL 17 Jul 2018 -- President Donald Trump says he accepts the U.S. intelligence community's conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election in his favor. But he says Russian actions did not have any impact on the outcome of the vote.
Trump Faces Tidal Wave Of Criticism Over Handling Of Summit With Putin RFE/RL 17 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump was met with a tidal wave of criticism from friends and critics alike after his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with most saying his embrace of Putin while belittling U.S. agencies and allies was a betrayal of what the United States stands for.
Trump 'Accepts' US Intel on Russia Meddling, Says 'Could Be Other People Also' Sputnik 17 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump spoke to US media in Washington on Tuesday afternoon about his one-on-one meeting in Helsinki with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump, Putin call their talks successful People's Daily 17 Jul 2018 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his first one-on-one summit meeting with US President Donald Trump as "successful and useful". And Trump described Putin as a "good competitor", while calling that a compliment, after their two-hour closed-door discussions in Helsinki on Monday.
Trump meeting with Putin draws rebuke from Republican leaders Press TV 17 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump’s news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday has stunned Republican Party lawmakers in Congress, who are warning Trump not to treat Putin as an ally.
Russian woman arrested in Washington, charged with spying for Moscow Press TV 17 Jul 2018 -- A Russian woman has been arrested and charged in the United States with conspiracy to act as a Russian government agent by developing ties with American citizens and infiltrating political groups.
Tajikistan, Russia begin joint anti-Taliban military drills near Afghan border Press TV 17 Jul 2018 -- Tajikistan and Russia have commenced joint military exercises near the Tajik-Afghan border in a bid to boost the Central Asian country’s readiness in warding off potential attacks by the Afghanistan-based Taliban militant group.
OSCE's Ukraine Observer Mission 'Concerned' About Reported Russian Spy Leak RFE/RL 17 Jul 2018 -- Russian intelligence has acquired internal documents of the international team monitoring the conflict in eastern Ukraine, including dossiers with personal information about its hundreds of staff members, from a spy, likely a staff member, according to German broadcaster ARD.
Back To Business As Usual: Russian Analysts See Helsinki Meeting As Opening To Normalization RFE/RL 17 Jul 2018 -- Much of the immediate U.S. reaction to the July 16 Helsinki summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been characterized by some strident adjectives -- "disgraceful," "treasonous," "imbecilic," "appeasing," and the like.
Russian MoD Ready to Discuss START Treaty, Intensify Contacts Sputnik 17 Jul 2018 -- The Russian Defense Ministry is ready for the practical implementation of agreements in the area of global security reached in Helsinki between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, the ministry's spokesman, Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, told reporters on Tuesday.
Russian Woman Charged Under U.S. Foreign-Agent Law RFE/RL 17 Jul 2018 -- U.S. prosecutors have arrested a Russian woman and charged her with acting as an unregistered foreign agent for the Russian government.
Remarks by President Trump and President Putin of the Russian Federation in Joint Press Conference The White House 16 Jul 2018
SASC CHAIRMAN JOHN McCAIN ON TRUMP-PUTIN MEETING Office of Senator John McCain 16 Jul 2018 -- U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on President Trump's meeting and press conference with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki:
Can Russia Curb Iran's Growing Influence in Syria? VOA 16 Jul 2018 -- As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad consolidates his power over territories regained from Syrian rebel groups with the help of Iran and Russia, some experts charge that Iranian-backed proxies have started to go beyond their original mandate, which might prompt action from both Assad and Moscow to control Tehran’s growing influence in Syria.
Europe can no longer fully rely on US: German FM Press TV 16 Jul 2018 -- Germany says European countries can no longer fully rely on the United States, calling for a unified front against Washington after US President Donald Trump called the 28-member bloc a "foe" with regard to trade.
Trump, Putin hail 'constructive' summit; say dialogue to continue Press TV 16 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin hailed their much anticipated summit in Helsinki, saying they would build up on the meeting to have more dialogue in the future.
Trump tells Putin he hopes for 'extraordinary relationship' Press TV 16 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump said he hopes for an "extraordinary relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the two leaders met briefly in front of media on Monday ahead of their historic one-on-one meeting.
'Played by Russian spies,' Trump under fire in US over siding with Putin Press TV 16 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump is under fire in his country after a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which he tried to "get along with" Moscow.
Trump Hails Summit With Putin, Stirs Anger In Congress RFE/RL 16 Jul 2018 -- Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin say they took the "first steps" toward mending badly strained ties between the United States and Russia, hailing a summit that critics of Trump described as playing directly into Putin's hands.
'Next Question?!' Trump, Putin Demonstrate The Art Of The Dodge RFE/RL 16 Jul 2018 -- Any politicians worth their salt need to know how to duck hard questions from journalists, and U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin amply proved their political worth at the joint press conference following their summit on July 16 in Helsinki.
And The Winner Is... Analysts Say Putin Was Clear Summit Victor RFE/RL 16 Jul 2018 -- As U.S.-Russian summits go, the just-concluded meeting in Helsinki between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin ranked high for drama, but, analysts say, surprisingly low in terms of concrete outcomes.
Trump Declines to Back US Intel on Russia Meddling VOA 16 Jul 2018 -- Donald Trump, standing alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, has declared he cannot see any reason to believe Moscow meddled in the election that led to him becoming U.S. president in 2016.
US Lawmakers Savage Trump's Helsinki Comments VOA 16 Jul 2018 -- U.S. lawmakers of both political parties reacted with shock and dismay on Monday after President Donald Trump failed to support the U.S. intelligence community's conclusions about Russian election meddling during a joint news conference with President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.
US Charges Russian Woman With Conspiracy to Infiltrate American Organizations VOA 16 Jul 2018 -- An aide to a top Russian government official under U.S. sanctions was charged on Monday with conspiracy to infiltrate American organizations as part of Moscow's influence operations in the United States.
Tensions High, Expectations Muted As Trump And Putin Meet In Helsinki RFE/RL 15 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, are hours away from their first solo meeting and the first bilateral summit between leaders of the two countries since April 2010.
Trump Has 'Low Expectations' For Putin Talks, Calls EU A 'Foe' RFE/RL 15 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has said he has "low expectations" for his July 16 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.
Trump calls European Union, Russia, and China foes of US Press TV 15 Jul 2018 -- US President Trump says the European Union (EU) is a "foe" of the United States because the bloc is "taking advantage" of the US in trade.
Lavrov Says Summit Will Be Success If Communications Reopened RFE/RL 14 Jul 2018 -- Russia's foreign minister has said the July 16 summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could be considered successful if it leads to a reopening of communications channels between the two countries.
White House Rejects Calls To Cancel Putin Summit After Russian Indictments RFE/RL 14 Jul 2018 -- The White House is rejecting calls from leading members of Congress to cancel a U.S.-Russian presidential summit in the wake of indictments that for the first time charge the Russian government with directly interfering in the 2016 presidential election.
Russia Protests Expulsion Of Envoys For 'Meddling' In Greece- Macedonia Name Dispute RFE/RL 14 Jul 2018 -- Russia has summoned the Greek ambassador in Moscow to protest Athens' expulsion of two Russian diplomats accused of trying to block Greece's landmark agreement settling a name dispute with Macedonia.
British Police Find Bottle Containing Novichok In Amesbury Victim's Home RFE/RL 14 Jul 2018 -- British counterterrorism police say they believe they have found the source of the Novichok nerve agent that killed a woman in southwest England and made her partner critically ill.
Trump to 'Firmly' Ask Putin About Russia's US Election Meddling VOA 13 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he would "firmly" ask Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about his country's meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election that has triggered a U.S. federal investigation Trump claims is a "rigged witch hunt."
Iranian Official: Presence in Syria Coordinated With Moscow and Damascus VOA 13 Jul 2018 -- Tehran's position on its military presence in Syria is coordinated with Moscow and Damascus and has no relation to Israel, an Iranian official said Friday.
Greek Court Approves French Request To Extradite Russian Cybercrime Suspect RFE/RL 13 Jul 2018 -- A Greek court has approved a French request to extradite a Russian cybercrime suspect who is also wanted in the United States and Russia, in a move which prompted Moscow to threaten reprisals.
Trump View Of Putin As 'Competitor, Not Enemy' Provokes Ire In Congress RFE/RL 13 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that Russia is a "competitor," not an "enemy" has provoked alarm and outrage among some prominent lawmakers in Washington.
Argentina Asks Russia To Arrest, Extradite Iran's Velayati On Moscow Visit RFE/RL 13 Jul 2018 -- Argentina's Foreign Ministry says it has asked Russia to arrest and extradite former Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Velayati, citing his alleged role in a 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people.
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, July 12, 2018 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Jul 2018
NATO Commander: Baltic Presence 'Necessary' To Stop Russian 'Aggression' RFE/RL 12 Jul 2018 -- NATO's deployment of additional resources to the Baltic region despite Russia's opposition was a "necessary step" based on Moscow's "aggressive actions," the Western military alliance's supreme commander says.
NATO Welcomes Start Of Macedonia Membership Talks As Moscow Fumes RFE/RL 12 Jul 2018 -- NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has officially greeted Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev in a ceremony to mark the start of membership talks, a development that drew an angry response from Moscow.
Greece Moves To Expel, Ban Russian Diplomats RFE/RL 12 Jul 2018 -- Greece has moved to expel two Russian diplomats and to block two others from entering over suspicions they attempted to undermine a deal between Athens and Macedonia last month, a Greek official told the Associated Press.
Russia says Trump's pipeline comments meant to bully Europe into buying US energy supplies Press TV 12 Jul 2018 -- Moscow has criticized US President Donald Trump for his comments on a major pipeline project that will double the amount of gas transferred from Russia to Germany, saying the comments are meant to dissuade the country's gas customers and force them to buy American energy supplies instead.
LNG Suppliers Try to Force EU to Purchase More Expensive Gas - Kremlin Sputnik 12 Jul 2018 -- Earlier in the day, Washington reiterated its opposition to the Moscow-initiated Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, threatening to sanction any firms working in the Russian energy sector.
Russian president gets message from Iran Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 12 Jul 2018 -- A senior Iranian official has conveyed a message from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Moscow.
Iranian Supreme Leader's Adviser Hails 'Very Constructive' Meeting With Putin RFE/RL 12 Jul 2018 -- A top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he had a "very constructive and friendly" meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
'US must explain military presence near Russia borders' Press TV 11 Jul 2018 -- Russia's defense minister says the US accuses his country of "aggression," while its own military is advancing closer and closer to Russian borders, calling on Washington to explain why its military bases are edging closer to Russian soil.
Russia's "Aggressive Actions" Undermine Euro-Atlantic Security - NATO Sputnik 11 Jul 2018 -- A two-day summit of NATO members convened earlier in the day in Brussels to discuss the challenges that rise before the bloc.
Greece, Russia to expel diplomats amid Macedonia dispute Press TV 11 Jul 2018 -- Greece and Russia, two countries that have enjoyed warm relations over the past years, have decided to expel diplomats over a dispute about Macedonia.
Why Europe Will Ignore Trump's Wrath Over Nord Stream 2 Sputnik 11 Jul 2018 -- There are clear signs that European countries are unlikely to tear up their energy cooperation agreements with Russia, regardless of Donald Trump's vocal dissatisfaction, especially when it comes to the Nord Stream 2 project, which involves all the major European gas and oil giants.
Jens Stoltenberg Says Nord Stream 2 Not NATO's Business Sputnik 11 Jul 2018 -- The statement was made in response to Donald Trump's furious attack on Germany's plans to build the pipeline, which is expected to transport Russian gas across the floor of the Baltic Sea.
Pakistan Hosts Unusual Meeting of Regional Spymasters VOA 11 Jul 2018 -- Pakistan hosted an unprecedented meeting Wednesday of heads of intelligence agencies from Russia, China and Iran to discuss counterterrorism cooperation, with particular focus on the buildup of Islamic State in turmoil-hit Afghanistan.
'Russia, Iran, China, Pakistan intelligence chiefs discuss Daesh threat in Afghanistan' Press TV 11 Jul 2018 -- Moscow says the heads of intelligence services of Russia, Iran, China and Pakistan have sat down in Islamabad for talks on the rising threat of Daesh in Afghanistan after the Takfiri terrorist group lost its strongholds in Iraq and Syria.
Moscow says NATO product of Cold War era Press TV 10 Jul 2018 -- Russia has branded NATO as a remnant of the "Cold War" era ahead of a key summit of the leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization this week.
Trump says Putin may be easiest meeting of European trip Press TV 10 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has said his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin may prove easier than those with the leaders of European states.
Crimean Tatar Close To Dzhemilev Says He Was Tortured By Russian FSB RFE/RL 10 Jul 2018 -- A driver for the wife of veteran Crimean Tatar leader Mustafa Dzhemilev says he was tortured by officers of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) in Crimea.
Russian MoD Dismisses Reports of Casualties Among its Servicemen in Syria Sputnik 10 Jul 2018 -- The Russian Defense Ministry denied media reports about the alleged deaths of Russian servicemen in Syria as a result of an alleged terrorist attack carried out by the Daesh* terrorists.
U.S. GOP Senator Blasts Putin, Russia's 'Mafia' Government RFE/RL 09 Jul 2018 -- A U.S. senator who traveled to Russia with a Republican congressional delegation last week said President Vladimir Putin could not be trusted and likened dealing with Moscow to "dealing with the mafia."
Source Reveals Tech Details of New Russian Anti-Satellite Warfare Plane Sputnik 09 Jul 2018 -- Russia is developing a new electronic warfare aircraft, which will be capable to turn off the electronics installed on military satellites, a source from the Russian defense industry told Sputnik.
Claim of Russia's involvement in second case of poisoning in UK is 'absurd': Moscow Press TV 09 Jul 2018 -- Russia has strongly rejected the idea that Moscow could have been behind a poisoning incident in which, according to the UK authorities, a woman has so far lost her life after coming into contact with a highly lethal nerve agent in southern England that is reportedly the same chemical substance that put a former Russian double spy and her daughter in the hospital in the same region some four months ago.
British Defense Chief Says Russian 'Attack' Led To Woman's Death RFE/RL 09 Jul 2018 -- Britain's defense chief has said that a Russian "attack" led to the death of a mother of three who was exposed to the same nerve agent that put former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the hospital, while the Kremlin said it would be "absurd" to blame Moscow.
UK Defense Secretary Blames Russia for Death of Woman in Amesbury Sputnik 09 Jul 2018 -- Though earlier in the day UK counter-terrorism officer Neil Basu was unable to confirm that a toxic substance allegedly used for the poisoning of Dawn Sturgess was similar to those claimed to be used for the attack on Skripals, the UK Defense Secretary blamed the incident on Russia.
China Mulls Creation of Joint Global Satellite System with Russia - Source Sputnik 08 Jul 2018 -- A Chinese delegation has proposed to Russia's Roscosmos state space corporation to discuss a possibility of the creation of a joint global satellite communications system, which could become an analogue of UK's OneWeb satellite constellation or Starlink, a source from Russian space industry told Sputnik.
Qatar, Russia discuss S-400 sale despite Saudi threat Press TV 07 Jul 2018 -- Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says he has discussed purchasing Russia's state-of-the-art S-400 missile defense system with President Vladimir Putin.
U.S. State Department, OSCE Condemn Russian Ruling Against RFE/RL Over 'Foreign-Agents' Law RFE/RL 07 Jul 2018 -- The U.S. State Department and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) have denounced a Russian court ruling that found Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty had violated a controversial "foreign-agents" law.
Eroding Press Freedom in Russia US Dept. of State 06 Jul 2018 -- "The Russian government continues to stifle press freedom and media independence. We condemn the selective targeting of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Voice of America (VOA) under Russia's law on "foreign agent" media outlets."
British Police Hunt Object That May Have Poisoned Couple With Novichok RFE/RL 06 Jul 2018 -- British police are scouring sections of Salisbury and Amesbury in southwest England, searching for a container feared to be contaminated with traces of the deadly nerve agent Novichok.
Russia Denies Role in Latest Britain Poisoning VOA 06 Jul 2018 -- Russia is denying any role in the poisoning of a British couple who British authorities insist are the latest victims of Novichok – allegedly a Russian-made military-grade nerve agent first implicated in an assassination attempt on a former Russian spy and his daughter on British soil last March.
Russia Offers Cost-Effective Proposal to Build Next-Gen Submarines in India Sputnik 06 Jul 2018 -- The proposal could become an alternative to the tender for the purchase of six new diesel-electric submarines which will cost the Indian Navy approximately $10 billion.
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, July 5, 2018 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Jul 2018
US Officials: Trump Will Be Tough on Russia During Meetings VOA 05 Jul 2018 -- U.S. officials are seeking to assure an anxious Western bloc that President Donald Trump will reinforce American resolve to confront Moscow during the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit and his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Huntsman: Russia's 'Malign Activity' To Top Trump's Meeting With Putin, NATO RFE/RL 05 Jul 2018 -- The U.S. ambassador to Russia has defended President Donald Trump's decision to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and insisted that it was up to Moscow to reverse the downward spiral in relations with Washington.
EU Officially Extends Russia Sanctions Through January 2019 RFE/RL 05 Jul 2018 -- The European Union has officially extended until January 31, 2019, the economic sanctions first placed on Russia after its 2014 annexation of Crimea and its backing of separatists in eastern Ukraine.
Russia says will leave no stone unturned to keep Iran nuclear deal alive Press TV 05 Jul 2018 -- Russia says it will do everything possible to keep the 2015 Iran nuclear deal alive after the US chose to unilaterally abandon the international agreement, vowing continued trade cooperation with Tehran despite the return of American sanctions.
Russia says UK shows no interest in joint probe into nerve agent use Press TV 05 Jul 2018 -- Russia says the United Kingdom shows no interest in conducting a joint investigation into an alleged nerve agent attack on a former Russian double spy in southern England some four months ago, as an almost similar incident occurred in the same region in Britain over the weekend.
UK police investigating new Novichok nerve agent attack Press TV 05 Jul 2018 -- The UK counter-terrorism police have launched an investigation into what they say is another attack on British citizens with the Russian nerve agent Novichok, the same poison that was used in March against Russian double-agent Sergei Skripal.
UK Police: Poisoned Couple Handled 'Contaminated Item' VOA 05 Jul 2018 -- British police said Thursday that a couple left critically ill in the same area where a former Russian spy was poisoned earlier this year "handled a contaminated item."
US, Russia 'agree to disagree' on Crimea: White House Press TV 04 Jul 2018 -- The US White House has declared that Washington continues to reject the reunification of the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea with Russia in a 2014 referendum and will not lift sanctions on Moscow until the decision is reversed.
Russia says Iran pullout from Syria 'unrealistic' IRNA 04 Jul 2018 -- The Russian foreign minister on Wednesday rejected the calls for withdrawal of Iranian military advisors from Syria and said that Iran's pullout from Syria is unrealistic.
Russia starts fresh talks with militants to end fighting in southern Syria: Report Press TV 04 Jul 2018 -- Russia has reportedly started a new round of talks with militants in southern Syria in an effort to make them hand back the areas they control to the Damascus government without fighting as the national army pushes ahead with a liberation operation there.
CPJ Blasts Russia's 'Systematic Policy' Of Obstructing Free Flow Of News RFE/RL 04 Jul 2018 -- Russia's moves to label some individual journalists and bloggers as "foreign agents" are the latest step in the authorities' "systematic policy" toward obstructing the free flow of information, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says.
Russia receives official request from Serbia for supplies of S-300 complexes - source TASS 04 Jul 2018 -- Russia has received an official request from Serbia for supplies of S-300PMU-2 missile systems in 2021, a well-informed military diplomatic source told TASS.
The construction of the destroyer "Leader" and the aircraft carrier may be delayed until 2035 TASS 03 Jul 2018 -- The construction of prospective surface ships of the far sea zone with a lack of financing may be postponed until 2035. This is stated in the Draft Strategy for the Development of the Shipbuilding Industry for the period up to 2035 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian General Condemns Russian Renaming Units After Ukrainian Cities RFE/RL 03 Jul 2018 -- A top Ukrainian military officer has condemned an order by Russian President Vladimir Putin to name several Russian military units after cities and other places in Ukraine.
Putin 'Ready' For One-On-One Meeting With Trump In Helsinki RFE/RL 03 Jul 2018 -- The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart may meet in private during their summit in Helsinki later this month.
U.S. Legislators In Moscow On Mission To Improve Ties, Observe Economy RFE/RL 03 Jul 2018 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says a visit by Republican members of the U.S. Congress should improve ties between the two countries' legislatures.
Official: White House Continues To Reject Russia's Annexation Of Crimea RFE/RL 03 Jul 2018 -- A White House spokeswoman said the United States continues to reject Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea Peninsula, days after President Donald Trump cast doubt on that position.
Trump to warn Putin against election meddling in upcoming summit: Bolton Press TV 02 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump believes Russia has interfered in American elections, National Security Adviser John Bolton says, adding that the American head of state will warn his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin against doing that once they meet later this month.
Crimea 'inalienable' part of Russia, not to be discussed at Putin-Trump meeting Press TV 02 Jul 2018 -- The Kremlin says the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, which rejoined Russia after a referendum in 2014, is an "inalienable" part of the country and not a subject on the agenda of an upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
In Provocative Move, Putin Names Regiments After Ukrainian Cities, Warsaw, Berlin RFE/RL 02 Jul 2018 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has named several military units after cities or other places in Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Germany, and Romania, a step that may be seen as provocative by people in those countries.
Ahead Of Putin-Trump Summit, Kremlin Says Everything (Except Crimea) Up For Discussion RFE/RL 02 Jul 2018 -- The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to searching for compromises with his U.S. counterpart on "all" issues except the status of Ukraine's Crimea region, which Moscow claims is part of Russia.
Russia's Tu-22M3M Bomber to Be Able to Carry Up to 4 Kinzhal Missiles - Source Sputnik 02 Jul 2018 -- Russian long-range bomber Tu-22M3M (NATO reporting name: Backfire-C) will be able to carry up to four hypersonic missiles dubbed Kinzhal ("Dagger"), a source in the Russian defense industry told Sputnik on Monday.
Bolton: U.S., Russia 'Have To Agree To Disagree On Ukraine' RFE/RL 01 Jul 2018 -- White House national security adviser John Bolton says that he has discussed Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian Military Resumes Talks With Armed Groups in Southern Syria - Reports Sputnik 01 Jul 2018 -- The negotiations between the Russian military and the outlawed armed groups in southern Syria have been resumed, Al Mayadeen reported Sunday, citing a spokesman of the opposition forces.
Russia Destroys Unidentified Drones Flying Over Hmeymim Airbase in Syria - MoD Sputnik 01 Jul 2018 -- No damage or victims were reported as a result of the incident in the sky over the Hmeymim airbase. The air defenses of the Russian base have been boosted following a massive drone attack in January.
Russian military shoots down unidentified drones at Hmeimim air base in Syria Press TV 01 Jul 2018 -- The Russian military says it has destroyed a group of unidentified drones after they approached its air base in Syria's western coastal province of Latakia, from which Russian fighter jets conduct airstrikes against Daesh terrorists and foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants in the conflict-plagued Arab country.
Bolton: Trump, Putin to meet on Iran's presence in Syria IRNA 01 Jul 2018 -- US national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday that President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are to discuss Iran's presence in Syria during their upcoming meeting in Finland.
Russians Rally Against 'Cannibalistic' Pension Reform RFE/RL 01 Jul 2018 -- Thousands of people have taken to the streets across Russia to protest against the government's plan to raise the retirement age.
India Reportedly Approves Supplies of Russian S-400 Despite US Discontent Sputnik 01 Jul 2018 -- Indian Defense Acquisitions Council (DAC) has approved the "minor deviations" in the deal on deliveries of Russian S-400 Triumph air defense missile systems to New Delhi despite the US sanctions, the Times of India newspaper reported on Sunday, citing top sources.

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