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Russia Archive

Archives for December 2016

World Politics
Russia’s official response to Obama’s sanctions has been pretty damn sassyRussia’s official response to Obama’s sanctions has been pretty damn sassy
World Politics

This is not your daddy’s Cold War.

By Jennifer Williams
World Politics
A gunman just assassinated Russia’s ambassador to TurkeyA gunman just assassinated Russia’s ambassador to Turkey
World Politics

The man shouted, “Remember Syria! Remember Aleppo!”

By Jennifer Williams
World Politics
I’ve spent 15 years covering national security. I’ve never seen anything like the Russia hack.I’ve spent 15 years covering national security. I’ve never seen anything like the Russia hack.
World Politics

Republicans like Putin more than Obama. That means they’re not as angry as they should be.

By Yochi Dreazen
World Politics
Meet Jim “Mad Dog” Mattis, the Iran hawk that will run Trump’s PentagonMeet Jim “Mad Dog” Mattis, the Iran hawk that will run Trump’s Pentagon
World Politics

The retired general could push Trump to take a harder line toward Tehran — and Russia.

By Yochi Dreazen