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April 23, 2019
Russian Prime Minister Claims Country’s Arms Exports Not Affected by Sanctions

While Russia’s arms sector has been least affected by sanctions, independent reports do not confirm Medvedev’s numbers
April 19, 2019
Soviet Dictator Stalin’s Popularity in Russia: Organic or Cultivated?

Last week, when the Hollywood action fantasy “Hellboy “was released in Russia, bloggers and media noted that the film’s Russian distributor replaced the name “Stalin” with “Hitler” in the Russian-language voiceover for the film’s narration.
April 18, 2019
Putin’s Claim about Retail Gasoline Prices in Russia is Inaccurate

Vladimir Putin’s claim contradicts both Russian government data and independent reports regarding the dynamics of retail prices for gasoline, showing that the president’s statistic is significantly lower than the actual increase.
April 10, 2019
Did NATO Cause the Crisis in Libya?

While there are varying opinions on the legality and effect of NATO’s intervention in Libya, NATO was not the cause of the crisis in Libya. NATO’s Operation Unified Protector was launched in response to a UN resolution regarding the ongoing civil war there.
April 08, 2019
Are NATO States Sending Ukraine’s Navy ‘Junk’ Vessels?

The ships that NATO nations are providing to the Ukrainian navy technologically are more advanced and in a better shape than most of the Soviet-made vessels in Russia’s own navy. Experts say the NATO-provided ships significantly enhance the Ukrainian navy’s capabilities.
April 03, 2019
RT America Misleads About the Impact of Mueller Investigation

Independent analyses show that the global arms trade increased steadily over 2008-2018. During the period of the Mueller investigation, the U.S. share in the global weapons transfer increased by less than one percent.
March 11, 2019
Did the Two American Mormons Detained in Russia Violate Russian Law?

Kravchenko’s claim is the opposite of what Russian authorities have accused the two Americans of doing. The Mormons legally entered Russia for “religious activities” but are accused of giving English language lessons instead. Experts said these accusations are fabricated.
March 05, 2019
Russian Minister Predicts Trump’s Re-election, But is Wrong About 2016 Results

The Russian minister’s statement is false - Donald Trump received 2.87 million less votes nationwide in the U.S. 2016 presidential election than his political rival Hillary Clinton, but won the White House via a tabulation of the state-by-state electoral votes, receiving 304 vs Clinton’s 227
February 28, 2019
Was Nevada Suspension of a Russian Fighter Monstrously Disproportionate?

The Nevada State Athletic Commission offered Nurmagomedov the chance to reduce his suspension to six months – the same as McGregor’s – by participating in a local anti-bullying campaign, but he refused.
February 25, 2019
No, Elon Musk is Not a Russian Spy

To some it was just a joke but in Russia Elon Musk’s phrase put him in the Kremlin’s propaganda dictionary, where one possessive pronoun divides the world into good and evil. But it did not make the entrepreneur a Russian spy.
February 19, 2019
No, USAFE Commander Tod Wolters Did Not Thank Russians for Annexing Crimea

None of the U.S. Air Forces’ commanders or representatives, including General Tod Wolters, ever said the words cited in the Russian media outlet.
February 12, 2019
Are there Disputes Over the Moon Territory?

The United Nations Outer Space Treaty prohibits any national appropriation or occupation of celestial bodies and outer space resources. However, “loopholes” in the law can be used for such claims in the future.
February 11, 2019
Is U.S. Selling Wild Orcas and Belugas to China for Entertainment?

In the United States, orcas and belugas are protected from commercial and sports hunting under multiple laws and regulations. Capturing and exporting the whales is illegal in the U.S.
February 03, 2019
Afghan Military Rejects Russia’s Allegation of U.S. ‘Liberating Islamic State Leaders’

The Afghan Special Forces confirmed they conducted the operation arresting Islamic State members and transferring them under the Afghan National Directorate of Security control. The U.S. was not involved.
February 01, 2019
Rachel Maddow’s U.S. Cold Weather Concern Over Russia and China Was Not Baseless

WikiLeaks mischaracterized the MSNBC host and RIA Novosti enhanced the misinformation. Both relayed only part of the program, ignoring actual U.S. government warnings cited in the program. Maddow’s concerns about a potential Russian threat were not baseless.
January 29, 2019
Did the United States Give Hungary ‘Orders’ on Policy toward China and Russia?

RIA Novosti “quoted” a Wall Street Journal article, attributing to it wording that was not in the original piece. The U.S. cannot “order” foreign governments to follow certain policies, although the Hungarian leader objected to "pressure" from the U.S.
January 25, 2019
Russia Complains MH-17 Investigation Keeps Secrets from Moscow. True, with Russia as the Main Suspect

While the Joint Investigation Team has not shared with Russia all of the material from its ongoing investigation of the MH-17 shoot-down, they have concluded Russia is to blame for the downing, and say Moscow has not fully responded to the Joint Investigative Team requests.
January 24, 2019
Russia Demonstrates Missile Claiming No Violation of INF – Only to Prove Opposite

Russia’s 9M729 missile system has a range capability “well over” the range allowed by the INF Treaty. Russia has confirmed multiple launches of 9M729 missiles from fixed locations, including the Kapustin Yar missile range, as well as from the sea and mobile bases.
January 11, 2019
Is Europe’s Gender Equality Resolution a ‘Provocation’ Against Russia?

The Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly's letter sent to Russia and all other member states proved Slutsky’s claim was false. The letter said all PACE delegations should include at least “one member of the under-represented sex appointed as a representative.”
January 07, 2019
Are the U.S. and NASA the Biggest Losers if ‘Cosmic Relations' with Russia Unravel?

Following the withdrawal of NASA's invitation to Dmitry Rogozon, Vinogradov’s assessment is inaccurate: while it can be argued that the U.S. companies and NASA will have to change their plans, Russia, facing the loss of billions in U.S. funding, will be the biggest loser.

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