The Trump administration has declined to impose new sanctions against Russia, saying that a bill passed by Congress last year authorizing new sanctions is itself working adequately.
“Given the long time frames generally associated with major defense deals, the …
Continue ReadingRussian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was arrested in Moscow today, while on his way to a protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin. The protests were organized by Navalny to encourage Russians to boycott the presidential election in March. Putin …
Continue ReadingRussian President Vladimir Putin commended North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un for his “shrewd and mature” handling of escalating tensions between that isolated nation and the West over its nuclear program. “I believe, Mr. Kim Jong-Un has certainly won this round,” …
Continue ReadingThe DC City Council has voted to rename the street in front of the Russian Embassy “Boris Nemstov Plaza.” Nemstov was an activist to who spoke out against what he saw as rampant corruption and other abuses by …
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