Tag: Russia

A Nigerien soldier provides rear security for his squad while they performed a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security institutions, promote multilateral sharing of information, and develop interoperability among partner nations in the Trans-Sahara.

Magazine - Washington Briefing

US Africa Command misses opportunity to show value amid canceled exercises

Abraham Mahshie · March 20, 2020 3:00 am

Beltway Confidential

Hypocrisy defined: Former Obama official attacks Trump administration over Navy readiness

Tom Rogan · March 19, 2020 7:09 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shake hands during their meeting in Vladivostok, Russia in 2019, while the two leaders may be meeting in-person this week for the first time since then.

Beltway Confidential

How North Korea or Russia could take advantage of coronavirus pandemic

John Dale Grover · March 19, 2020 6:48 pm

President Trump meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Washington.

Energy and Environment

Trump looks for ‘medium ground’ deal to end Saudi-Russia oil price war

Josh Siegel · March 19, 2020 6:40 pm

"In fact, I sought clarification when the president told us before the flight â" I sought clarification to make sure I understood that applied to the debt ceiling and the CR, and not just the CR," Cramer said, referring to the continuing resolution. "When we received that confirmation, I said, 'wow.'"(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Energy and Environment

Trump should embargo Russian and Saudi oil to show US ‘will not be bullied,’ GOP senator says

Abby Smith · March 18, 2020 9:25 pm

The U.S. is home to the Permian Basin, the world's most productive oil field.

Oil plunges to 18-year low as crash from coronavirus worsens

Josh Siegel · March 18, 2020 7:18 pm

‘Confusion, panic, and fear’: EU report says Russian disinformation efforts aim to exacerbate Europe’s coronavirus crisis

Jerry Dunleavy · March 18, 2020 4:24 pm

Rep. Garret Graves, top Republican of a House climate change committee, said GOP members agree with Democrats on at least some narrow policy issues, such as promoting adaptation measures, spending and tax credits for clean energy technologies, and modernizing the electricity grid.

Energy and Environment

Louisiana Republican Garret Graves pushes Trump for ‘national response’ to halt oil price crash

Josh Siegel · March 17, 2020 10:15 pm

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman adjusts his robe as leaders gather for the group at the G20 Leader's Summit at the Costa Salguero Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.

GOP senators push Saudis to stop flooding oil market

Tim Pearce · March 17, 2020 5:16 pm

Beltway Confidential

China’s coronavirus information warfare hydra

Tom Rogan · March 17, 2020 4:10 pm

In this June 21, 2017, file photo, special counsel Robert Mueller departs after a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Justice Department cites ‘national security’ secrets in dropping Mueller case against Russian firms

Jerry Dunleavy · March 17, 2020 3:17 am

Beltway Confidential

Military faces dual deployment-deterrent coronavirus threats

Tom Rogan · March 16, 2020 8:37 pm