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RUSSIA

COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2016
Trump will have to overcome the U.S. foreign policy 'Blob'
Believe it or not, Donald Trump actually has some good ideas on trade blocs, the economy and foreign policy.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2016
Russia joins U.S. in denying international law
The U.S. has never accepted the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction, and Russia has now adopted the same stance.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Trump win puts U.S.-Russia hostility on hold, but experts warn of miscalculation
After years of rising U.S.-Russia tensions over Ukraine, Syria, cyber attacks and nuclear arms control, Donald Trump's election as U.S. president may offer a narrow window to repair relations as he and Russian President Vladimir Putin size up each other.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 16, 2016
Russian carrier gets first combat duty in massive strike on Syria targets
Russia launched coordinated missile strikes against rebels in Syria on Tuesday and Moscow for the first time used its only aircraft carrier in combat, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 15, 2016
The vast Eurasian hinterland
Prime Minister Abe is employing his new concept of 'Eurasia' to identify in more strategic ways than ever the mutually complementary aspects of Japan and Russia's geopolitical positions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 15, 2016
Will Donald Trump reset U.S.-Russia relations?
Vladimir Putin is happy to see Trump win the White House.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 11, 2016
Russian hackers accused of post-election attacks on U.S. think tanks
A Russian hacking group began attacking U.S.-based policy think tanks within hours of Donald Trump's presidential election victory, according to cyberexperts who suspect Moscow is seeking information on the incoming administration.
BUSINESS
Nov 9, 2016
Diet members push study of $6.7 billion Russia gas pipeline ahead of Putin visit
Japanese lawmakers are revisiting a plan to build a $6.7 billion natural gas pipeline from Russia ahead of a visit by President Vladimir Putin to Japan next month.
WORLD
Nov 7, 2016
NATO-hopeful Montenegro says it foiled plot by 'Russian nationalists' to assassinate prime minister
A special prosecutor investigating an alleged plot to sway last month's election in Montenegro said on Sunday a group of "Russian nationalists" had planned to assassinate Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic to get an opposition party into power.
WORLD
Nov 6, 2016
Moscow warns of possible attacks by Russian jihadis on return home from Syria
Thousands of Russians have been fighting in Syria in anti-government ranks, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview published on Saturday, issuing a warning of possible attacks by them on their return home.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Nov 6, 2016
Ghost soldiers: Russian mercenaries secretly dying for Kremlin in Syria
The start of this year proved deadly for one unit of about 100 Russian fighters supporting President Bashar Assad's troops in northern Syria.

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