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Behind the Russia-Saudi Breakup, Calculations and Miscalculations
It was a marriage of convenience based on oil. When it came apart, it sent the markets reeling.
Putin Endorses Brazen Remedy to Extend His Rule, Possibly for Life
In a carefully scripted appearance, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia agreed he should be allowed to seek two more terms, if the Constitutional Court approves.
As Bernie Sanders Pushed for Closer Ties, Soviet Union Spotted Opportunity
Previously unseen documents from a Soviet archive show how hard Mr. Sanders worked to find a sister city in Russia when he was a mayor in the 1980s. Moscow saw a chance for propaganda.
Putin and Erdogan Reach Accord to Halt Fighting in Syria
As President Vladimir V. Putin welcomed Turkey’s leader to Moscow, his primary goal is to protect his long-term project of dividing NATO.
Putin Proposes Constitutional Ban on Gay Marriage
Seeking to build interest in an impending referendum, the Russian president offered divisive new proposals on hot-button cultural issues.
Erdogan Says, ‘We Opened the Doors,’ and Clashes Erupt as Migrants Head for Europe
Thousands of migrants in Turkey faced off with the riot police at the Greek border, and the Turkish leader lashed out at the E.U., saying it had not helped him manage a growing crisis in northern Syria.
After a Face-Off in Syria, Turkey and Russia Try to Pull Back From the Brink
With the United States scaling back its global role, the two nations are in a contest over which will become the pre-eminent regional power.
In Syria and Libya, Trump Is Torn Over 2 Wars, and 2 Strongmen
After an airstrike on Turkish forces by Russia or its Syrian allies, President Trump may be forced to pick between Moscow and Ankara.
Pessimistic Outlook in Russia Slows Investment, and the Economy
Growth has slowed to well below the global average as economists point to low spending by the government and the private sector.