ANALYSIS: Actions speak louder than words – Trudeau’s thumbs up to Putin
Unequivocal condemnation and a thumbs up — the Western symbol for “all good.” Continue reading
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Here’s what Russia and Vladimir Putin stand to gain from meddling in U.S. elections
Some Russians wear the U.S. accusations as a badge of honour, a sign that their country is a fearsome world power again. Continue reading
Putin critic pleads with Trudeau for asylum in Canada, says returning to Russia isn’t safe
Russian scientist Elena Musikhina and her supporters are pleading with the Trudeau government to let her stay in Canada on compassionate grounds – with time rapidly running out. Continue reading
Trump, Putin to meet in Paris on Nov. 11, unleashing wave of criticism
Both presidents plan to be in Paris for events to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War One, and they are planning to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. Continue reading
Trump says U.S. will pull out of decades-old nuclear weapon pact made with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he will pull the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty because Russia has violated the agreement, but he provided no details on the violations. Continue reading
Russian charged with attempting to interfere in 2018 U.S. midterm elections
Elena Alekseevna Khusyaynova, 44, becomes the first person charged with a crime for attempting to interfere in the 2018 U.S. elections, according to a government official with knowledge of the investigation. Continue reading
ISIS took 700 hostages, including U.S. citizens, in Syria: Putin
Several U.S. and European citizens were taken hostage by the Islamic State in Syria earlier this week, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
This is why Russian trolls could influence Canada’s federal election
Could Russian trolls put Canada’s democracy at stake? Continue reading
The ‘Putin Generation’: How Vladimir Putin has won over Russia’s youth
By Jeff Semple Europe Bureau Chief
On the whole, young Russian adults appear willing to accept Putin’s iron fist and aggressive foreign policy, in return for what they see as economic stability. Continue reading
Is Canada a target? A former Russian troll warns Canadians to be ‘vigilant’
By Jeff Semple Europe Bureau Chief
Russia’s notorious troll factory in Saint Petersburg is now closed, but a former employee warns that the threat remains. Continue reading
