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After U.S. Strikes On Syria, The Gloves Come Off In Moscow

Friday, April 07, 2017

Russia had been giving President Trump the soft touch. But following the U.S. missile strike on Syria, hopes for friendlier relations are fizzling and the Kremlin's rhetorical cease-fire is over.

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What Russia's Protests Mean For Putin's Opposition

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Russians are still trying to understand exactly what happened over the weekend, when thousands of people took part in anti-government rallies — the biggest demonstration of discontent since 2012.

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Former Russian Lawmaker And Putin Critic Killed In Ukraine

Friday, March 24, 2017

A former Russian parliamentarian who fled the country last year was shot and killed in Kiev, Ukraine on Thursday. Ukraine's president quickly labeled it an act of Russian "state terrorism."

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German City Accepts Karl Marx Statue From China, But Not Everyone's Happy

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Trier, the birthplace of Karl Marx, will display the 20-foot bronze statue, a gift from the communist country. The city receives 150,000 Chinese tourists a year.

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In Ukraine, Some Signs Of Progress In Uphill Battle Against Corruption

Friday, March 17, 2017

Ukraine is considered one of the world's most corrupt countries. But activists are encouraged by the ongoing case against Roman Nasirov, the country's tax chief, who is accused of embezzlement.

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Activists Celebrate Arrest Of Ukraine's Tax Chief In Corruption Probe

Thursday, March 16, 2017

After protesters blockaded a Kiev courthouse, the head of Ukraine's tax authority is now in pre-trial detention in a $75 million embezzlement scheme. Activists are celebrating his arrest as the biggest victory against corruption in Ukrainian history.

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In Moscow, New Barbershops Trim Away Old Notions Of Russian Masculinity

Monday, March 06, 2017

Until recently, Russia took a narrow view of masculinity. Real men weren't supposed to worry about hair or skincare. Now there's a barbershop boom in Moscow, and young men are trying different styles.

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Russian Defense Minister Says His Military Has Tested 162 Weapons In Syria

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Sergei Shoigu praised Russia's military prowess in Syria, noting that of 162 weapons tested, 10 performed below expectations. Human rights groups say Russia's campaign has come at a horrific cost.

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Rights Advocates Warn Russian Domestic Abuse Law Will 'Protect The Oppressor'

Friday, February 17, 2017

"The law mentions one blow, but with one blow you can kill someone," says a young mom hiding in a shelter. "What kind of husbands, what kind of families, will we have with that law? Is that normal?"

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Russians React To Trump Aides' Reported Links To Russia

Friday, February 17, 2017

President Trump's been dogged by reports saying his aides had contact with Russian intelligence. We look at how people in Russia are reacting to the news.

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Russian President Signs Law To Decriminalize Domestic Violence

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin has just signed a law decriminalizing domestic violence. It's opposed by some women's groups, but both sides of the debate claim they are protecting families.

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Russia Denies Reports Of Contact With Trump Campaign

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

The Kremlin has denied reports that Trump campaign officials had contacts with Russian intelligence officers in the year before the election.

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View From Russia: National Security Adviser Michael Flynn Resigns

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Flynn resigned amid allegations he inappropriately talked about U.S. sanctions with a Russian official, and later allegedly misled then Vice President-elect Mike Pence about the conversations.

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Russian Opposition Leader Found Guilty Of Embezzlement

Wednesday, February 08, 2017

Russian opposition leader and democratic activist Alexander Navalny was found guilty of embezzlement, which disqualifies him from running for president. He says the case is politically motivated.

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Hopes Are High In Russia For Improved Relations With U.S. 'Pragmatic Partners'

Thursday, February 02, 2017

"A crisis of confidence is the main aggravating factor in Russian-American relations," a leading parliamentarian tells NPR. With a Trump administration, he foresees a "window of opportunity."

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Trump Speaks With Putin In Saturday Phone Call

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Russian state television welcomed the change in tone between Washington and Moscow following open hostility in the last weeks of Barack Obama's presidency.

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Russian Security Expert Maintains Putin Was Behind DNC Hack

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Despite official Kremlin denials and worthless U.S. intelligence reports, Russia's leading Internet security expert says the fingerprints of Putin's cyber-warriors are all over the Democratic National Committee hack.

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Russian President Attempts To Court Trump Through Fighting ISIS

Monday, January 23, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to use the situation in Syria as a way to find a more cooperative relationship with the Trump administration.

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Mexico, Russia And China Anticipate Changed U.S. Relations Under Trump

Friday, January 20, 2017

The inauguration in this country is being closely watched all over the world, including three countries whose relationship to the U.S. will likely change drastically under President Trump: Mexico, Russia and China.

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Russians Await Donald Trump's Inauguration With Anticipation

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Russians have been counting the days until Donald Trump is sworn in as the next U.S. president. Officials, and official television, have been blasting the Obama years and looking forward to improved ties.

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