• Putin’s moves leave Russian opposition with few options

    Putin’s moves leave Russian opposition with few options

    Jan 18, 2020 06:34 PM EST

    https://youtu.be/3SsgdZkLLrc In addition, Volkov noted, back in 2011-2012 Putin’s approval ratings were much lower — more than half of the country wanted him out. “Right now there is no urge to replace the country’s leader,” he said. And the question remains whether the opposition will ...

  • Comey: 'Real sloppiness' in Russia probe but no misconduct

    Comey: 'Real sloppiness' in Russia probe but no misconduct

    Dec 15, 2019 08:02 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey acknowledged Sunday that a Justice Department inspector general report identified “real sloppiness" in the surveillance of a former Trump campaign aide and said he was wrong to have been “overconfident" about how the Russia investigation was handled. But Comey also insisted he was right ...

  • Trump to confront Turkey about buying Russian defense system

    Trump to confront Turkey about buying Russian defense system

    Nov 10, 2019 08:06 PM EST

    ... and could compromise the F-35 fighter jet program and aid Russian intelligence. The Trump administration removed Turkey from the F-35 program in July. https://youtu.be/W7xlv-osHH0 O'Brien told CBS' "Face the Nation" that if Turkey doesn't get rid of the Russian system, Turkey will ...

  • US judge blocks Trump's health insurance rule for immigrants

    US judge blocks Trump's health insurance rule for immigrants

    Nov 03, 2019 03:48 PM EST

    ... District Judge Michael Simon granted a temporary restraining order that prevents the rule from going into effect Sunday. It's not clear when he will rule on the merits of the case. Seven U.S. citizens and a nonprofit organization filed the federal lawsuit Wednesday contending the rule would block ...

  • Russian agent Butina returns to Moscow after US deportation

    Russian agent Butina returns to Moscow after US deportation

    Oct 26, 2019 03:28 PM EST

    ... is what, unfortunately, the previous U.S. administration started — trying to destroy the bilateral relationship,” Maria Zakharova said. Since the election of President Donald Trump, Russian officials have consistently blamed troubled relations on so-called “Russophobia” carried over from the administration of President Barack Obama. https://youtu.be/rnfBsqAK8Ds“She ...

  • Russia says it sent hundreds of additional troops to Syria

    Russia says it sent hundreds of additional troops to Syria

    Oct 25, 2019 12:50 PM EST

    ... Kurds "secure" the oil fields. The Kurdish fighters captured the main fields from the Islamic State group and since then have helped finance their self-rule by selling the crude, mainly to the Syrian government. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7xlv-osHH0 WATCH: As Turkey and Russia expand reach ...

  • Russian forces deploy at Syrian border under new accord

    Russian forces deploy at Syrian border under new accord

    Oct 23, 2019 01:36 PM EST

    AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Russian military police began patrols on part of the Syrian border Wednesday, quickly moving to implement an accord with Turkey that divvies up control of northeastern Syria. The Kremlin told Kurdish fighters to pull back from the entire frontier or else face being "steamrolled" by Turkish forces ...

  • Russia moves to fill void left by U.S. in Syria

    Russia moves to fill void left by U.S. in Syria

    Oct 15, 2019 01:26 PM EST

    ... Turkey to stop the offensive and declare a cease-fire, while European Union countries moved to broaden an arms sale embargo against their easternmost ally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bBPEAveUGU WATCH: What Trump’s Syria withdrawal means for the Kurds, Russia and American allies Washington said Trump was ...

  • Rudy Giuliani invited to testify about Ukraine to Senate committee

    Rudy Giuliani invited to testify about Ukraine to Senate committee

    Oct 08, 2019 03:49 PM EST

    The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is inviting President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to testify about corruption in Ukraine. The committee is led by Lindsey Graham. The South Carolina Republican is a top ally of Trump. Giuliani has also served as an emissary to Ukraine. Trump ...

  • Thousands protest in Hong Kong as China marks 70 years of Communist rule

    Thousands protest in Hong Kong as China marks 70 years of Communist rule

    Oct 01, 2019 12:48 PM EST

    ... hurled gasoline bombs, bricks and other objects at police, who responded with volleys of tear gas. Protesters used umbrellas as shields and threw tear gas canisters back at police. Police said protesters used corrosive fluid in Tuen Mun, injuring officers and some reporters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bae3XV69qgE