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Bilateral Blues

No Normalization in Relations Yet, UK PM Johnson Tells Russia's Putin

There would be no normalization of the two countries' relations until Moscow ends its "destabilizing activity," Johnson said.

View from downing street

7 Things British PM Boris Johnson Has Said About Russia

The self-described "committed Russophile" has won a landslide victory in Britain's parliamentary elections.

11th-hour endorsement

Russian Nationalist Party Leader Endorses Johnson in U.K. Election

Opponents have accused Boris Johnson of delaying publishing a report on alleged Russian meddling in Britain for political reasons.

Meddling fears

Leak of Classified Papers Ahead of U.K. Election Tied to Russian Operation

The leak fuels fears that Moscow is seeking to interfere in Britain's upcoming election.

isn't it ironic

Kremlin Laughs Off Allegations of Possible U.K. Election Meddling

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it's "convenient ... to use this fetish to frighten people."

deterring threats

Russia ‘Outguns’ Britain and NATO in Eastern Europe – Report

Britain needs to upgrade its artillery in eastern Europe as an “urgent and critical priority,” the think tank reportedly said.

Controversial contents

Secret U.K. Report Names Conservatives’ Russian Oligarch Donors – Sunday Times

Nine Russian businesspeople have allegedly donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to the Tories.

Red Scare

Russia Could Trigger World War III, U.K. Defense Chief Says

Threats from Russia are escalating, the U.K.’s Chief of the Defense Staff Nick Carter said.

Meddling

U.K. Delays Publishing Report on Russia Poll Meddling, Calls It 'Standard Procedure'

There is no legitimate reason for delaying the publication of the report, the chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee earlier said.

upcoming responce

Russia to Amend Law to Fine U.K. Media After London Fines RT

Earlier, Britain fined the RT television channel over its coverage of the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal.

opinion

The Geopolitics of Theresa May’s Dutiful Handshake

May was right to take the G20 meeting with Putin at Osaka, even if she hated doing so.

Repairing ties

Putin Says Meeting With British PM Could Be Step to Moving Past Skripal Row

"All this fuss about spies and counterspies, it is not worth serious interstate relations," Putin said.

Bad blood

'We Won't Change Our Behavior,' Kremlin Says to Britain

Britain is responsible for damaging its relations with Russia, the Kremlin says.

Skripal saga

All Would Have Died If Russia Was Behind Salisbury Attack, U.K. Novichok Victim Told

"I didn't really get any answers. I just got Russian propaganda," Charlie Rowley said of his meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Britain.

Londongrad

A Russian Is Now London’s Richest Man — Forbes

Mikhail Fridman was named in the "Trump Dossier" and accused of interfering in the 2016 U.S. election.

International waters

British Ship Shadows Russian Naval Task Force in English Channel

A naval official has said that Britain is facing "significantly emboldened Russian naval activity."

UK

Russia Condemns U.K. Foreign Army Base Plans

The U.K. reportedly plans to open military bases in south-east Asia and the Caribbean.

UK

Russian Mafia Whistleblower Probably Died of Natural Causes, U.K. Inquest Finds

Perepilichny, who sought refuge in Britain, was found collapsed after jogging near his luxury home in southwest London.

UK

Russian Cargo Ship Runs Aground off Southwest England

Rescue vessels were heading to assist a Russian bulk cargo ship after it ran aground off beaches in southwest England.

opinion

If Russia Chooses a Different Course, The U.K. Will Respond in Kind

It will take a long time to build the kind of relationship we want with Russia and it will be difficult.

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