The meeting between Maria Butina and Aleksei A. Navalny came after the Russian opposition leader declared a hunger strike to demand access to a doctor because of deteriorating health.
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Has a U.S. College Given Russia Too Friendly a Platform?
Some question whether an American University program, inspired by a Russian ambassador, presents too favorable a view of that country.
Maria Butina, Deported to Moscow, Is Defiant: ‘Russians Don’t Give Up’
Ms. Butina, who befriended prominent Republicans during the 2016 election, served time in a Florida prison as an unregistered foreign agent.
Overstock C.E.O. Takes Aim at ‘Deep State’ After Romance With Russian Agent
Patrick Byrne said in an interview that he was still “quite fond” of Maria Butina, who is now in prison, and that she “should go home and be president of Russia one day.’’
Russia Says He’s a Spy. His Lawyer Says He Just Wanted Photos of a Cathedral.
Paul N. Whelan, a former United States Marine, was arrested after being given a thumb drive of state secrets, believing it to contain vacation pictures, his lawyer says.
Spy or Not? American Who Loves Russia Ensnared in New Cold War
Paul N. Whelan, now in a Moscow prison, cut a curious figure. He traveled on Russian trains, collected tea glass holders and cultivated military contacts.
American Is Arrested in Moscow on Spying Charges
Russia’s Federal Security Service said that a man identified as Paul Whelan was caught “during an act of espionage,” but it gave no details.