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September 05, 2018
Russia Responds to Evidence of Novichok Poisoning in Britain with Classic Maskirovka Measures

Britain has released publicly an abundance of details that can help Russia identify the suspects. In fact, Zakharova is responding “by the book” — in the form of classic Soviet military “Maskirovka.”
September 01, 2018
When Putin Visited Depressing Siberian City, Russian TV Showed Footage of Moscow to Beautify its Report

Not all the footage Vesti used in its report about Vladimir Putin’s visit to Omsk was of Omsk. Russia’s biggest TV channel showed footage of Moscow but said it was Omsk -- rated number four in Russia's ten most depressive cities
August 29, 2018
Putin’s Pension Speech Was Inaccurate and ‘Based on Propaganda’, Experts Say

Putin’s pension reform comments, experts say, were “full of inaccuracies and propaganda.” The things that Putin did not say are the most essential for the sustainability of Russia's economy and ensured income for older generations.
August 23, 2018
Facts Contradict Russia’s Claim of Compliance with the Open Skies Treaty

The Russian government has set distance limits to flights over the Kaliningrad Oblast, imposes altitude restrictions for the Moscow region, denies permission for Open Skies aircraft to fly within 10 kilometers of the Russian border with South Ossetia and Abkhazia. For its own observation flights over the United States Russia uses aircraft with disputed high-resolution digital electro-optical sensors.
August 22, 2018
Moscow Falsely 'Shames' the U.S. Over Russian Cyber Espionage Activities

Russia’s interference is detailed in multiple, publicly-available cyber security reports. The shuttered internet domains are connected to Fancy Bear, which the reports say has compromised and attacked Western leaders, governments, political groups and private corporations.
August 17, 2018
Russian Maker of Missile that Shot Down MH-17 Reports Increased Global Sales, Even Under Sanctions

Russia’s largest military manufacturer, JSC Concern Almaz-Antey, has increased its revenue by 36% and moved up in the Defense News “Top 100” global ranking from 11th in 2017 to 8th in 2018, in spite of being under the U.S. and EU sanctions. The company manufactures the Buk missile systems that shot down MH-17, killing all 298 people abroad.
August 13, 2018
Latvian Singer Targeted for Complying with Sanctions Against Russia, Threatened with 'Crimea Dossier'

The Latvian singer stated Crimea was not part of her concert tour in compliance with the European Union sanctions, which prohibit the citizens of the EU from doing business in Russian-occupied Crimea.
August 10, 2018
Putin’s “Surgeon” of the Night Wolves Issues “End of the World” Message to Slovakian President Kiska

The Night Wolves have been essential to Vladimir Putin’s domestic and foreign policy objectives, including propaganda campaigns. They fought as mercenaries in Ukraine and fomented a failed coup in Montenegro. Since 2012, the club has received millions of rubles in government funds for projects promoting Russia’s agenda in Eastern Europe, especially in the Balkans.
August 09, 2018
US Novichok Sanctions: Kremlin's Claim its Financial System Secure – Inaccurate

Russia’s financial stability assessments from the independent international observers highlight risks and further slowdown in growth. The risk factors include “weak governance” and “increased concentration of moral hazard.”
August 02, 2018
Russia Says Slain Journalists Not Tortured — Their Bodies Tell a Different Story

CAR officials have not released any information regarding the condition of the bodies and the character of the wounds. However, a photo of the bodies published by a local news source in CAR shows signs that may or may not indicate torture, but undoubtedly resulted from rough treatment.
July 26, 2018
The Russian Military: ‘Friendly and Open’ or Aggressive and Dangerous – the Evidence

Many of Russia’s neighbors, as well as countries across the world, say the Russian military is highly secretive, unfriendly and aggressive. Experts also say Russia’s military has a record of violating international treaties and agreements.
July 24, 2018
Maria Butina's Own Words Belie Claim That Charges Are 'Trumped up'

In ruling that pretrial detention for Maria Butina was appropriate, the court found the “weight of the evidence” against her was “substantial.” Guilt cannot be established without a guilty plea or verdict at trial.
July 22, 2018
Moscow’s Ambassador Claims Russophobia Victimizes Russian-Americans -- 'No,' says Diaspora

We contacted various Russian groups and organizations in the U.S., including human rights watchdogs and the Russian Orthodox Church, and none confirmed the claim. The Russian Embassy has not responded to our multiple queries.
July 19, 2018
Russian U.K. Embassy Denies Evidence of Moscow Interfered in the U.S. Election

Government and private agencies have provided evidence and indicted Russians and their government-funded companies for interfering in the 2016 election. The Russian U.K. Embassy didn’t dispute the evidence, but rather claimed it was never presented.
July 18, 2018
Putin’s Claim on U.S. Criminal Charges Against a Russian Company is Fiction

The Russian president is wrong to say the case against Concord Management has fallen apart. The criminal proceedings are is still in the pre-trial stage in a U.S. court. The judge has not dismissed the case, nor ruled against any of the charges.
July 16, 2018
At the Helsinki Summit, Putin Claims Military Coordination Avoids Danger -- the Record Proves Otherwise

Russian air forces on multiple occasions conducted dangerous operations with the U.S. Navy and the Russian ground paramilitary troops intentionally created “close military encounters” with NATO and U.S. forces -- in Syria at least on one occasion.
July 06, 2018
Russia Today’s Take on the US Immigration Debate Ignores Complexity

While Dmitry Mikheyev and RT find a kernel of truth in the U.S. immigration issue, the Russian government media agency promotes a narrative that ignores the complexity of the illegal migration to the U.S. and the context of the political debate.
July 01, 2018
Steven Seagal -- a Foreign Policy Pundit, Putin’s Hope for Better Ties with America

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea in 2014, along with numerous Russian snap military drills and violations of the airspace of neighboring countries, Putin has made the balance of power less stable and far less predictable.
June 28, 2018
Russian Defense Ministry's Latest #MH17 Denial -- 'a Lie, Pure and Simple'

The International Joint Investigation Team discovered and published detailed evidence proving that the “Buk” missile system used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) in July 2014, killing all 298 people on board, belonged to and was deployed by Russia.
June 27, 2018
Russian Ambassador's Claim to Albania: No “Aggressive Plans” - Belied by Actions

Russia has annexed foreign territory, is involved in several regional conflicts, and has reportedly been meddling in sovereign countries’ domestic politics, including in the Balkans. Moscow has repeatedly said it sees NATO as an enemy and a threat to Russia’s national interests.

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