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Russian Source of Trump-Kremlin Allegations Acquitted of Lying to FBI

A Russian analyst who contributed explosive details to the so-called "Steele dossier" that alleged close ties between Donald Trump's presidential campaign...

ELECTION INTERFERENCE

Source for Dossier Tying Trump 2016 to Russia Arrested

The dossier, a compendium of raw intelligence reports, sparked strong concerns that Trump could be beholden to Moscow.

opinion Mark Galeotti

Blockbuster Guardian Leaks Cannot Yet Either Be Discounted Nor Accepted

I’ll neither take the Guardian’s blockbuster story as gospel truth nor cynical fake. I’ll just wait and see how this plays out.

‘RESTORING FUNCTIONALITY’

Parler Partly Online With Russian Tech Firm’s Backing – Reuters

The platform popular with Trump supporters was removed from Google and Apple app stores after the storming of the U.S. Capitol.

UNSOLICITED SUGGESTIONS

Russia Intends to Give Election Advice to U.S.

“We’ll send recommendations,” the speaker of the lower house of parliament Vyacheslav Volodin said in an interview.

free speech debate

Russia Says Trump Ban a 'Nuclear Blast in Cyber Space'

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the social media ban "a blow against democratic values proclaimed by the West."

opinion Ilya Klishin

The Capitol Storming Gives Russians an Escape From Their Reality

The great majority of Russians have no say over the future of their cities or regions and so resort to events outside the country.

opinion Sergey Radchenko

For Russians, Trump's Twitter Ban Gets Lost in Translation

Russia's fierce reaction to Twitter's decision is rooted in the country's own painful experience with censorship and propaganda.

Telegram Downloads Soar as Trump Supporters Deplatformed

Trump supporters flocked to the encrypted messaging app after “posts on Parler had urged users” to move there, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Russia Sees U.S. Democracy 'Limping' After Capitol Stormed

Officials said an out-of-date electoral system and deep divisions had left American democracy "limping on both feet."

RUSSIAN REACTION

Putin Silent on Washington Unrest as Russian Foreign Ministry Calls U.S. Electoral System Archaic

“We wish that the friendly American people will survive this dramatic moment in their own history with dignity,” Russia's Foreign Ministry said.

QAnon Gains Traction in Russia

The coronavirus pandemic has boosted the popularity of the pro-Trump viral conspiracy theory.

MARKET RECOVERY

Russian Markets Rally as Counting Continues in U.S. Presidential Election

Despite a likely Biden victory and possible sanctions, the ruble also stands higher.

'More Divided Than Ever': Russia Reacts to U.S. Election

Russia is watching closely.

opinion Tatiana Stanovaya

A Farewell to Trump? Russia’s Elite Braces for U.S. Elections

The ruling elite is divided over who would be Russia's best bet in the U.S. presidential race.

Putin Tells Trump His 'Vitality' Will Help Fight Off Virus

Putin is one of several world leaders to have wished the U.S. president a speedy recovery after he tested positive for Covid-19.

'deepfake' news

RT Trolls Trump With Post-Election Job Offer

If Trump loses the Nov. 3 election, he at least has one Plan B option.

global confidence

More People Worldwide Trust Putin Than Trump – Pew

Both Trump and Putin ranked far below European leaders like German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

fact-checking flub

Trump Ad Supporting U.S. Troops Shows Russian Fighter Jets, Rifles

“Today you hear about the Kremlin’s hand in U.S. politics. Tomorrow you are this hand,” the stock photo's creator said.

Trump: U.S. Has seen 'No Proof Yet' of Navalny Poisoning

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he had not yet seen proof that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny had been poisoned as stated by Germany...

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