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Russia Seen Moving New Missiles To Eastern Europe

6:49pm December 08, 2016

by Geoff Brumfiel

New satellite photos suggest Russia is preparing to base new nuclear-capable missiles in its Baltic enclave between Lithuania and Poland. The missiles are likely meant as a warning to the West.

A Russian resupply rocket launched Thursday morning from Kazakhstan. The flight initially went as planned, but the rocket broke up in the atmosphere about six minutes after it took off.

Russian Supply Rocket Breaks Apart En Route To Space Station

5:59pm December 01, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The unmanned rocket stopped transmitting data about six minutes after it took off from Kazakhstan and never made it to space. This is the third botched launch of a Russian spacecraft in two years.

An Estonian soldier takes aim during a training exercise at Tapa Army Base, Estonia, on Nov. 17. U.S. troops were also taking part in the training, about 70 miles from the border with Russia. NATO countries are stepping up their presence in Eastern Europe

Near The Russian Border, U.S. And NATO Beef Up Their Presence

7:59am November 30, 2016

by Lucian Kim

U.S. troops are training in Estonia, just 70 miles from the Russian border. It points to NATO's increased activity in the Baltic states and Poland amid the growing tensions with Moscow.

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Ukrainian tanks near the border with the Russian-controlled region of Crimea in August.

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Russia Withdraws Support For International Criminal Court

11:47am November 16, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Russia is withdrawing its signature from the treaty establishing the ICC, after the court released a report calling the 2014 seizure of Crimea from Ukraine an "international armed conflict."

Cheburek, a thin, deep-fried pocket of cheese, meat or mushrooms are a best seller at Musafir. The Tatar restaurant has become an asylum-seeker of sorts in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, in the wake of Russia's annexation of Crimea.

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Forced Out Of Crimea, Tatar Restaurant Finds Solidarity Among Kiev Diners

3:00pm November 11, 2016

by Morgan Childs

Musafir was once one of Crimea's most popular restaurants, serving Tatar food. But this ethnic group has been persecuted since Russian annexation. The eatery has found a welcoming refuge in Ukraine.

Russia Moves To Block LinkedIn Over Personal Data Storage Location

1:39pm November 11, 2016

by Bill Chappell

LinkedIn has more than 433 million members in 200 countries, including Russia — but it doesn't have offices there.

From Cairo To Manila, Hard-Line Leaders Welcome Trump's Victory

3:38pm November 10, 2016

by Jane Arraf

A number of foreign leaders have strained relations with the Obama administration over human rights. Several have been quick to praise Donald Trump, hoping for a new start, and perhaps less scrutiny.

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Putin Reaches Out To Trump, Calls For End To 'Current Crisis'

3:35pm November 09, 2016

by Lucian Kim

The Russian leader congratulates Donald Trump and holds out the prospect of cooperation. But with friction on several fronts, it's not clear how they will reduce tensions.

A picture taken on April 20, 2010, shows a Russian nuclear-capable Iskander ballistic missile launcher during a military parade rehearsal outside Moscow. Russia transferred Iskander-M missile launchers within range of three Baltic states earlier this mont

'A Dangerous Situation' As U.S.-Russia Tensions Spill Over To Nuclear Pacts

11:22am October 31, 2016

by David Welna

Longstanding nonproliferation deals between the two countries are fraying. Bickering over nuclear issues has increased markedly in recent months, with each side accusing the other of cheating.

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The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov passed through the English Channel near Dover, England, on Friday. Several warships traveling with the aircraft carrier were planning to refuel at the Spanish port of Ceuta, but Russia has withdrawn its refue

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After NATO Objections, Russian Warships Won't Refuel At Spanish Port

9:39am October 27, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

A convoy of Russian warships is bound for the Mediterranean, and some were planning to stop for fuel at a Spanish enclave. NATO is concerned the ships are heading to support Russian strikes in Syria.