Russia is rattling NATO’s nerves, but how far will Moscow go?

Russia may not be preparing to invade NATO, but something more ambiguous could be coming. Intelligence warnings point to provocations designed to rattle the alliance, sow confusion and test its ...

Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup

Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.

The Geopolitical Mismatch Driving Russia to Threaten the West

Europe pays for Ukraine’s war and offers a safe base, offsetting Moscow’s superior firepower.

CIA chief used Moscow visit to warn Russia against attacks on NATO allies, helping Iran

The visit to Moscow is the latest instance in which Trump has turned to his CIA director to help navigate tense diplomatic ...
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Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test

Failed uprising in Niamey exposed tensions in Niger’s military, and the role of the Africa Corps in suppressing unrest.

Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say

But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.

Russia threatens mass strikes on Ukraine energy sites as Kyiv depot death toll hits 38

As Moscow warns of a fresh bombing campaign and Kyiv absorbs one of the deadliest strikes to hit its own soil since the ...
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Ukraine reinforces Donetsk as it seeks to disrupt Russia’s weapons flow

After repeated disappointments over US Patriots, Kyiv switches to attacking Russia using European weapons.

Sen. Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in Ukraine

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a ...