Section: US & Canada
Explosive memos suggest that a Trump-Russia tit-for-tat was at the heart of the GOP’s dramatic shift on Ukraine
An unverified dossier alleges that Trump “agreed to sideline” the issue of Russian intervention in Ukraine during his campaign. Here’s what happened. …read more Source: Business...
Russia-US ties hard to mend, interests differ sharply
U.S. intelligence agencies have accused Russia of meddling in the U.S. election through hacking, to help Trump win, claims that Russia has rejected. U.S. and EU officials also have accused Russia of hacking other Western institutions and voiced concern that Russia may try to influence this year’s elections in Germany, France and the...
Russia-US ties hard to mend, interests differ sharply
MOSCOW (AP) – The Kremlin hopes that Donald Trump will move to improve badly strained Russia-U.S. ties once he takes office. Relations between Moscow and Washington are at their lowest point since the Cold War amid the Ukrainian crisis, the war in Syria and other issues. It would be challenging … …read more Source: The...
Russia, Cyber Take Center Stage at Confirmation Hearings
Russia’s meddling in the U.S. presidential election and cyber security took center stage at several confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with lawmakers from both parties raising questions about the government’s efforts to counter aggression in cyber space. Trump’s choices to lead the...
Russia-US ties hard to mend, interests differ sharply
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin hopes that Donald Trump will move to improve badly strained Russia-U.S. ties once he takes office. Relations between Moscow and Washington are at their lowest point since the Cold War amid the Ukrainian crisis, the war in Syria and other issues…. …read more Source: Associated...
Ukraine’s power station hack is a stark warning to the rest of the world
A power outage in the Ukraine before Christmas was part of a widespread and coordinated series of cyber attacks, researchers revealed this week. Now experts say that the incident should act as a stark warning to countries around the world to protect their critical infrastructure. The attack on the Pivnichna substation on the outskirts of the...
Why Russia Loves the Idea of California Seceding
On a sunny late September day, a trio of tourists gathered on Moscow’s Red Square. Well-dressed, carrying a Russian flag, the visitors bunched in front of the Kremlin’s walls to snap a selfie. Like so many others before, the man taking the photo, Louis Marinelli, took to his Twitter account, and shared the shot for the world. But...
Cities of the Old
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A tiny Russian-language library in an upstate New York apartment complex is not a typical setting for a yoga class. But this was not your typical yoga. The participants sat on folding chairs, for one thing, and everyone was older than 65 years old. Personal trainer Sarah Lane-Ayers led five women, all immigrants from Russia and...
Polish Leaders Welcome U.S. Troops As Part Of NATO Buildup
Polish leaders welcomed U.S. troops to their country on January 14, with Prime Minister Beata Szydlo saying it was a “great day” that would help ensure the region’s security. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
As Russia Reacts to ‘Hawkish’ Tillerson, Elation Over Trump Melts
When U.S. Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson appeared before the U.S. Senate for his confirmation hearing last week, pundits and politicians in Moscow were watching closely for signals as to the new administration’s stance on Russia. Their reactions included upbeat pragmatism to an “I-told-you-so” warning that a Russia hawk could be...
