The case of Paul Whelan, an ex-Marine who served in Iraq, is the latest twist in Russia’s faltering relations with the West.
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Many Russians Today Take Pride In Afghan War That Foretold Soviet Demise
“The situation is changing dramatically in regards to the deployment of troops to Afghanistan,” said veteran Sergei Morozov. “Those who fought are being looked up to again.”
Why The Crisis Between Ukraine And Russia Has Taken To The Sea
Ukraine’s biggest problem in its struggle with its giant neighbor is keeping the world’s attention — especially that of the United States.
In Russia, A Dairy Owner Dreams Of Delivering Cheese To Vladimir Putin
“Russians are like a spring,” said Oleg Sirota. “The more you push them down, the stronger they bounce back up.”
What Trump’s Threat To End A U.S.-Russia Nuclear Arms Treaty Means For Putin
“For Russia’s military-industrial complex and security services, the INF Treaty was always like a bullfighter’s red cape; it symbolized the country’s defeat in the Cold War.”
Latest Collateral Damage In U.S.-Russia Spat: An Anglo-American School Is Shut
One-hundred-forty schoolchildren in St. Petersburg became the latest victims of the chill in U.S.-Russian relations when they were forced out of their school.
Now A Museum, This USSR Submarine Base Was Built To Endure U.S. Nukes — And Retaliate
After the annexation of Crimea, Yury Tarariyev’s museum came under the control of the Russian Defense Ministry, and a portrait of Putin went up at the entrance.
‘Better Than Super’: Russia Reacts To Trump-Putin Summit In Helsinki
After four years of getting short shrift by his U.S. counterparts, Putin was standing with Trump, who lavished him with the praise, respect and awe normally heard only on Russian state TV.
Russian ‘Reset 2.0’: What Putin Wants From Trump At Helsinki Summit
“Scoring this reset 2.0 validates Putin’s strategy of staring down the U.S. with zero concessions and no change in Russian posture.”
GOP Lawmakers Hope Russia Visit Sets Stage For ‘New Day’ Ahead Of Trump-Putin Summit
“Russia and the U.S. and the world will be a lot better off if we improve our relationship,” said Sen. Richard Shelby. “Perhaps it won’t be a utopia. Most marriages are not utopia.”
