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Putin Enjoys Higher Global Confidence Than Trump – Pew

Meanwhile, the share of Russian respondents who view the U.S. positively is nearly half the global average.

News Wrap

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

New Year's gift. Big swap. Rich grow richer.

Weighing in

Putin Calls Trump's Impeachment Allegations 'Dreamt Up'

"They first accused Trump of a conspiracy with Russia. ... Now they have dreamt up some kind of pressure being exerted on Ukraine."

Impeachment Time

Divided U.S. House Impeaches Trump in Historic Vote Over Ukraine Pressure

Democrats said Trump withheld $391 million in aid intended to combat Russia-backed separatists.

Dodgy Duo

Giuliani Ally Parnas Got $1M From Russia, U.S. Says

The payment raises provocative new questions about the nature of the work Parnas and his associate Igor Fruman were doing.

Charged meeting

Trump Hosts Russia's Lavrov at White House, Warns Against Election Meddling

Lavrov also called on the U.S. to publish bilateral communications over the 2016 election.

opinion

Why It Is Nearly Impossible for a Common Russian to Follow the Upcoming U.S. Elections

Russia's politics is a battle between those who are in favor of democratic procedures and capitalism and those who strive for authoritarianism.

No new friends

Russian Lawmakers Discouraged From Foreign Contacts at Victory Day Events – Reports

Putin's adviser reportedly sent instructions to lawmakers “so that there’s no independent activity during the holidays.”

IDC

Russians’ Apathy Toward Trump Hits Record High – Poll

More than four-fifths of respondents (85%) viewed Russian-U.S. relations negatively.

presidential invitation

We Hope Trump Visits Russia for Victory Day in May, Putin Says

Putin said it would be the "right" thing for Trump to attend the commemorative event.

PHONE DIPLOMACY

What If Trump Calls Putin? Balts and Poles Worry After Syria

Trump's willingness for Russia to return to the G7 and his actions in Syria are raising alarm bells in eastern European countries.

Trump

U.S. President Trump Confuses Ukraine Leader With 'New Russian President'

Answering reporters questions on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as "the new Russian...

fight against terrorism

Islamic State Leader's Death a Boost for Trump if True, Kremlin Says

Russia cast doubt on Trump's assertion that Baghdadi had killed himself during an overnight raid by U.S. forces in Syria.

opinion

Trump Isn’t Putin’s Puppet. He’s Just Unfit for Office

The Democrats go too far when they say all roads lead to Russia.

opinion

Putin’s ‘Useful Idiots’ Are Those Who Call Others ‘Useful Idiots’

Those accusing Tulsi Gabbard of being a Kremlin asset should take a long hard look in the mirror.

trolling trump

‘Khrushchev! You’re the Best!’ Clinton Mocks Trump With Fake JFK Letter

“Don’t be a d**k ok? Get your missiles out of Cuba,” reads the parody letter.

bizarre correspondence

Kremlin Questions Language of 'Unusual' Trump Letter to Erdogan

"You don't often encounter such language in correspondence between heads of state," the Kremlin spokesman said.

FRIENDS FOREVER

Trump Officials Rush to Turkey as Russia Advances to Fill Syria Void From U.S. Retreat

The U.S. president said imposing sanctions on Turkey would be better than fighting in the region.

Deadlock

Putin Says Trump Not to Blame for Lack of Improvement in Russia-U.S. Ties

Putin said the "internal political agenda" was not allowing Trump to take steps aimed at a drastic improvement of bilateral relations.

'political saga'

Giuliani Associates Charged With Illegally Funneling Russian Money to Pro-Trump Group

They allegedly sent $1 million from a Russian businessman to U.S. candidates to buy influence.

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