Christopher Steele: Ex-MI6 Agent Behind ‘Fake’ Dossier
An former-British spy has been named as the man who compiled the dossier containing explosive, if unverified, allegations against Donald Trump.
Russia Begins Scaling Down Military Presence In Syria
Russia’s military on Friday said it has begun scaling down its deployment to Syria, with Moscow’s sole aircraft carrier set to be the first to quit the conflict zone.
Analysis: Surreal US Cyber Diplomacy
Bizarre became surreal this week when the Obama administration expelled 35 Russian diplomats and closed two central Russian facilities in the US in response to Russian cyber interference in the US election, and Russia responded with New Year’s invitations to US diplomats’ children.
The KGB’s Middle East Files: The Fight Against Zionism and World Jewry
In January 1972, Operation Simon entered its final stage. A team from Service A, a key department in the KGB’s First Chief Directorate (which was responsible for collecting intelligence and special operations outside the USSR) traveled to Paris to gathered intelligence ahead of the operation.
Israeli Link To Boost India, Russia Diamond Trade
India’s ties with Israel have been quietly growing since they developed diplomatic relations among themselves 25 years ago. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin just concluded a visit to India to bolster bilateral ties and trade, with an unexpected outcome, to boost Indio-Russian trade.
Russian Military Deploys Powerful New Missiles To Baltic Region
The Russian military has deployed state-of-the art anti-shipping missiles in the country’s westernmost Baltic region, the Interfax news agency has reported, a move that comes amid rising tensions in Russia-west ties.
Russia Furious As Presidential Plane Gets Swiss ‘Escort’
Moscow demanded an explanation from the Swiss government after a Russian presidential plane carrying a team of journalists and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation delegation members was closely followed by three Swiss fighter jets across Switzerland’s air space.
LinkedIn vs. Russia: Moscow Blocks Networking Site
Russia has blocked access to LinkedIn after the social network became the first major foreign site to be found in violation of a law demanding that the data of Russian users is stored on Russian territory.
Israel Asks Russia Not To Sell Jets and Weapons To Iran
Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Wednesday that Israel had asked Russia not to go through with a major deal to sell advanced fighter jets and other weapons to Iran.
Russian Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Arrives In Syria
Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov arrived in the eastern Mediterranean, off the Syrian coast, a naval commander told Russian television.