Tag: Vladimir Putin

Peskov suggested that Putin might delay Russian payback over the sanctions until after Trump takes office. (Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

National Security

Putin hopes Trump will lift sanctions, says ‘no need to rush’ retaliation

Joel Gehrke · December 29, 2016 9:26 pm

Obama Administration Issues Sanctions on Russia In Response to Hacking (Updated)

Michael Warren · December 29, 2016 9:02 pm

"I and several of my colleagues have concerns about Mr. Tillerson, and some of his past activities, specifically his relationship with Vladimir Putin," said McCain. ?(Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

McCain: I have ‘concerns’ about Tillerson ties to Putin

Al Weaver · December 29, 2016 3:28 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, listens to Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow. Putin is ordering to scale down the Russian military presence in Syria. Putin made the statement Thursday while declaring that a cease-fire in Syria brokered by Russia and Turkey will start at midnight. (Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

National Security

Russia and Turkey reach deal, announce cease-fire plan for Syria

Kyle Feldscher · December 29, 2016 12:30 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Dec. 26 a national day of mourning. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Russian military jet crashes into Black Sea; 92 dead

Keith Koffler · December 25, 2016 1:50 pm

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich jabbed Russia for its vote Friday in the United Nations Security Council. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Gingrich jabs at Russia over UN Israel vote

Kelly Cohen · December 24, 2016 2:46 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he addresses students during his visit to German Embassy school in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Putin has offered his condolences to Turkey which was hit by suicide attacks on Tuesday, killing dozens at Istanbul's airport. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, pool)

National Security

Trump praises ‘very nice’ Christmas letter from Putin

Kelly Cohen · December 23, 2016 4:26 pm

Several alarming polls have suggested that Republican voters have suddenly taken a much less negative view of Russia and its quasi-dictator, Vladimir Putin. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Beltway Confidential

Have Republicans really warmed to Russia?

David Freddoso · December 21, 2016 10:56 pm

Former liberal MSNBC host Ed Schultz hit the Hillary Clinton team for its attacks on Russia and RT, the Russian-owned TV network that now employs him. (Screen shot)

Ed Schultz: Clinton team ‘deplorable’ for attacks on Russia

Eddie Scarry · December 21, 2016 7:54 pm

"We retain the right to choose the time, place and form of our responsive actions in a way that suits us," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Fabrice Coffrini, pool)

Russia says communication with Obama administration almost completely cut off

Joel Gehrke · December 21, 2016 3:57 pm

The Bloody Syrian Lesson

Michael Warren · December 21, 2016 9:30 am

According to a report, a Russian-speaking hacker exploited a vulnerability in the cybersecurity of the U.S. agency that oversees the security standards of voting machines.

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: Intel report won’t end Russia hacking fight

Byron York · December 19, 2016 12:03 am