Nov 21 Witness denounces 'fictional' Ukraine election interference By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press “I would ask that you please not promote politically driven falsehoods that so clearly advance Russian interests,” White House Russia analyst Fiona Hill is expected to say in an impeachment hearing. Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch 6:49 Was convicted Roger Stone using trial to appeal to Trump? Roger Stone, former aide and longtime friend of President Trump, has been found guilty on seven felony counts, including obstructing a congressional investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Stone’s trial revealed new details about the Trump campaign’s interest… Continue watching
Nov 14 MH17 plane crash probe reveals closer ties between Russia and Ukraine rebels By Mike Corder, Associated Press Russia has repeatedly denied involvement in the downing and accused the investigation team of bias. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 8:08 How Ukraine's involvement in U.S. politics could affect its long war By Simon Ostrovsky Russia’s 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula was the largest European land grab since World War II. No shots were fired there, but in eastern Ukraine, a brutal war ensued, dragging on for nearly six years so far and killing… Continue watching
Nov 01 Turkey and Russia begin joint patrols in northeast Syria By Mehmet Guzel, Associated Press Turkey's defense ministry tweeted on Friday that the patrols started in al-Darbasiyah region, with Turkish and Russian troops, armored vehicles and drones. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 5:38 News Wrap: Fed cuts interest rates for 3rd time this year In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates for the third time this year, in an expected bid to strengthen the economy. But Chair Jerome Powell signaled that further reductions are on hold amid an outlook… Continue watching
Oct 30 Threat to 2020 election is not limited to Russia By Eric Tucker, Associated Press U.S. intelligence agencies reported Russian, Chinese and Iranian influence activities targeting last year's midterms, and a senior FBI official last week singled out Beijing as a particular source of concern. Continue reading
Oct 30 WATCH: Nominee to be ambassador to Russia testifies before Senate committee By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan was the official who told Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch she was being recalled early from the Ukraine post. Continue reading
Oct 25 Russia says it sent hundreds of additional troops to Syria By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The ministry said about 300 military police have arrived in Syria to patrol the northeastern areas along the border with Turkey. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 4:07 As Turkey and Russia expand reach within Syria, U.S. scrambles to reassure allies President Trump says he’s lifting sanctions on Turkey, after Turkey and Russia extended a cease-fire while Syrian Kurds evacuate the Syrian border region. Trump credited U.S. military withdrawal from northeast Syria for delivering “a much more peaceful and stable area,”… Continue watching