“The real estate billionaire has repeated the deplorable experience of his predecessors,” the Russian government newspaper said.
Russia
Russia won’t let me go. I became fascinated by Russia as a boy when my parents gave me a 700-page book of Russian fairy-tales one Christmas. The fact the Soviet Union was closed, far away and America’s mortal enemy added to the country’s mystique. I devoured every book on Russia I could get my hands on. When I went to college, I started studying Russian.
What continues to intrigue me is that no matter how close I get to Russia and Russians, I always end up feeling like a foreigner. Despite all the Western influence, Russia preserves its distinctiveness, belonging to neither Europe nor Asia.
What Russia’s Protests Mean For Putin’s Opposition
If Alexei Navalny was one of many opposition figures during the winter of 2011-2012, Sunday’s protests have established him as today’s undisputed leader.
Russian Defense Minister Says His Military Has Tested 162 Weapons In Syria
The Kremlin has never made a secret that its intervention in Syria has been an excellent opportunity to show off its new military prowess.
Rights Advocates Warn Russian Domestic Abuse Law Will ‘Protect The Oppressor’
“The law mentions one blow, but with one blow, you can kill someone,” said the young mother. “What kind of husbands will we have with that law?”
Hopes Are High In Russia For Improved Relations With U.S. ‘Pragmatic Partners’
“Trump will not be an easy partner,” said Konstantin Kosachyov. “But we do not seek easy partners, we seek pragmatic partners, and I believe we have a chance.”
How To Salvage U.S.-Russia Relations: One Expert’s Take
“The demonization of Putin is a reflection of our declining confidence,” said Thomas Graham. “He’s pursuing Russian interests, not running world affairs.”
Political Exile, A Centuries-Old Russian Tradition, Returns
“That was my personal Halloween, when I found myself in the U.S. with just a suitcase, and I had no idea where to go next,” Anastasiya Popova said.
After Diplomat’s Killing, Russia Doubles Down On Ties With Turkey
Putin needs Erdogan, and Erdogan needs Putin. What to do about Syria has become an opportunity for both leaders to act as power brokers in a global crisis.
Trump Disciples Suddenly Showing Up In Russia
“Trump doesn’t have to abide by the Obama foreign policy,” Jack Kingston said. “That gives him a fresh start.”
“Bromance”
The Washington Post, Bloomberg, and Newsweek have all used “bromance” to describe the unlikeliest twist in the troubled US-Russian relationship.
