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latest news & developmentsRussia looking to strengthen Africa presence
Many African countries are anxious not to be sucked into a new Cold War and want to maintain cordial relations with both Russia and the West
What Wagner Group’s new branding means for Russia’s operations in Africa
The choice of name could be an attempt to add a layer of obfuscation to cover what has been in plain sight for a long time. That Russian mercenaries in Africa serve one master –…
Kremlin says European court’s ruling on Litvinenko killing is ‘unfounded’
The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ruled that Russia was “responsible” for the 2006 killing of dissident agent Alexander Litvinenko
Russia used all major social media platforms to aid Trump: report
Two new reports say Russian disinformation campaign on US social media is much more far-reaching than initially thought
Britain, Australia accuse Russian spies of global cyber attack
Operatives from Russia’s GRU arm carried out various ‘reckless and indiscriminate’ high-profile online attacks, says the UK’s foreign secretary
The World Cup of press freedom
Rather than accepting the competition that comes with pluralism, the Kremlin is intent on rigging the rules of politics
UPDATE: Former Trump campaign chief Manafort reports to FBI – US media
Typically, such a wide-ranging investigation would first target lower-level people while building a case against those higher up.
Russian embassy rubbishes alleged Putin interference in JZ’s reshuffle as ‘fake news’
The Sunday Times reported this weekend that a delegation from Russia had met with Zuma the day before he announced his 11th Cabinet reshuffle.
Russia defends slashing US diplomats as hope fades of better ties
President Vladimir Putin announced Sunday that the US will have to slash its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755
Trump Jnr met Russian lawyer after being promised ‘damaging’ information on Clinton
The New York Times claims US president’s son attended meeting after he was promised ‘damaging information’ about Clinton.
The cyber-war(s) being fought right under our noses
Hackers are consistently coming up with ways of accessing the devices of people and companies, despite the proliferation of security software.
Thousands march over death of Putin critic
Tens of thousands of people marched in central Moscow on Sunday to honour slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down near the Kremlin.
Russians show patriotism by trashing pro-Western clothing
Russian citizens are showing support for their country by flaunting anti-sanction slogans such as "We can get our kicks without your Coca-Cola".
Russia detains kissing gay rights activists
Russia’s police have detained more than 20 gay rights activists involved in a "kissing protest" outside parliament.
Puzzle of Putin’s tears
Was it fear, was it rage – or was the ex-KGB tough guy exploring his feminine side when he wept during during his victory speech?