Former President Donald J. Trump is arguing that the document known as the Steele dossier was calculated to embarrass him and that it breached data protection laws.
Tag: Putin, Vladimir V
Putin’s Muted Response to Attack on Israel Speaks Volumes
Vladimir Putin has long projected friendly ties to Israel. But his silence since Saturday’s assault illustrates how the war in Ukraine has strained the relationship between the two countries.
On Russian Nuclear Threat, Putin Lets Others Rattle the Saber
While Russian hard-liners voice provocative proposals about using nuclear weapons, Mr. Putin presents himself as a moderating force — while never really taking the threat off the table.
Explosion in Ukraine Kills at Least 51 Gathered for a Wake
Ukrainians officials said a Russian strike had killed at least 51 people in a tiny village with no obvious military or industrial targets nearby.
Putin Suggests New Narrative for Prigozhin Plane Crash: Cocaine and Grenades
The Russian president said grenade fragments were found in the bodies recovered from the crash site after the Wagner mercenary leader’s plane went down in August.
Putin Claims Russia Successfully Tested a Nuclear-Powered Missile
“No one in their sound mind will use a nuclear weapon against Russia,” the Russian president said. The test could not be independently verified.
Town’s Revolt Reveals Larger German Concerns About Arming Ukraine
The resistance of tiny Grossenhain to a new arms plant shows how the government’s plan for a more assertive foreign policy is struggling to gain traction.
Putin’s Next Target: U.S. Support for Ukraine, Officials Say
Russian spy agencies and new technologies could be used to push conspiracy theories, U.S. officials say.
Putin Meets With Former Wagner Deputy
The Russian leader assigned Andrei Troshev, a veteran of wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya, with the task of forming volunteer units to perform combat missions for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Armenia Finds Itself Cast Adrift in a Tough Neighborhood
While the Caucasus nation might want to reduce its reliance on Russia for a more reliable ally, Western nations have offered moral support but little else.