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Russian General's Claim of 71 Missiles Downed Countered by Experts, Evidence

Gen.Sergei Rudskoy's full statement contains multiple claims aimed at minimizing the impact of air strikes on Syrian chemical weapon facilities. The fact check reveals they are either inaccurate of false.

Disinfo news: Russia Reacts to U.S.-led Strikes in Syria with a Blizzard of Fake News and Troll Attacks

Russia responded to the Saturday morning airstrikes in Syria with what the U.S. defense secretary expected would be "a significant disinformation campaign."

Russia Calls for 'Objective' Probe into Chemical Weapons Attacks, Even as it Blocks UN Action

Vladimir Putin's press secretary claim that the Kremlin backs an "objective investigation" into the use of chemical weapons in Syria is false. The Russian ambassador to the United Nations has systematically blocked resolutions calling for joint international investigations of chemical weapons use in Syria.

Disinfo News: Why Does Sputnik Ignore Top Russian News?

The latest round of the U.S. sanctions imposed last week deliver a hard blow to Russian economy, making it top news around the world on Monday -- except for the Kremlin’s news agency Sputnik.

Maria Zakharova’s Freestyle Wrestling with the Facts

Following Russia’s order, the United States reduced their consular staff in Russia from 1,210 to 455 consequently reducing the visa processing ability and increasing the waiting times. The head of Russia’s Freestyle Wrestling Federation said the U.S. Embassy advised the team members go to the American embassy in Armenia for interviews to expedite the processing.

How Kremlin TV Covered Sunday's Shopping Center Fire in Kemerovo

Despite Government's History in Disasters, Putin Says Trust 'Real Investigation'

Vladimir Putin’s claim that the official information in Russia is reliable had been challenged by the relatives of the victim. There is a long history of the Kremlin misinformation in such disasters.

UPDATED: Russian Ambassador Falsely Accuses the U.S. of Acting “Unlawfully” in Spy Expulsions

The United States has acted in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, to which Russia is a signatory, and joins Britain and other allies in accusing Russia the poisoning of its former spy.

Despite Denials, Links Between Cambridge Analytica and Russia Emerge

Cambridge Analytica had multiple consultations with Lukoil and reportedly has done business in Russia. The firm's key researcher worked simultaneously in St. Petersburg State University and received Russian grants

Putin Documentary: Crimea -- What He Says Now, What Putin Said in 2008

Three days before the presidential elections in Russia Vladimir Putin appears at the major rally in Crimea, that his press secretary says, "is not connected with presidential elections" and repeats multiple statements justifying Russia's annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula, including the claims that he himself described in the past as "provocative."

UPDATED: Russia Falsely Denies Connection to the 'Deadliest' Poison Ever Made

British investigators have determined that the nerve agent used in the poisoning of ex-Russian military intelligence spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Britain was manufactured in Russia. That alone is enough to earn the Russian foreign minister's claim that Russia had "nothing to do" with the poisoning a false verdict.

Russian Parliament Leaders Falsely Imply Powerful US Lawmakers Are Immune to Charges of Sexual Abuse

When Russian female journalists said #MeToo and accused top lawmaker of sexual harassment, they have been subjected to a campaign of public shame, accused of slander and of “violating professional ethics.” And, the Speaker of Russian Parliament advised the victims to “change jobs.”

Disinfo News: Washington Experts Outline Plan to Battle Propaganda, Face a Young College Student's Doubts

Russia Claims Poisoned Agent was 'Actually a British Spy,' Ignoring His Double Life

While Russian Embassy's claim is not completely inaccurate, it is still misleading to label Sergei Skripal as British spy, since he was at least a double agent. Also, the details of his most recent years in Britain add mystery to the controversy about his true allegiances.

The Kremlin, “Satan” and the State of Florida

The image used as a target in President Vladimir Putin’s animated presentation of Russia’s new “invincible” nuclear ballistic missile is an exact replica of a satellite image of the State of Florida in the U.S. Moreover, the same image was used in 2007 Russian TV documentary presenting a similar ballistic missile system, called “Satan,” with the narrator naming three U.S. states as targets.

Updated: Putin’s Press Secretary Denies Syrian and Russian Bombing of Ghouta Killed Civilians

The U.S., the United Nations, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Kuwait, and other countries, along with scores of humanitarian organizations, say Moscow and Damascus are responsible for the bombing that killed hundreds of civilians in Ghouta, Syria.

Russian Foreign Minister Calls Mueller Indictment 'Blabber,' Experts call it 'Absolutely Damning'

The federal indictments brought February 16 by U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller represent the most detailed allegations to date of illegal Russian meddling during the 2016 U.S. presidential elections, but the information revealed may be just the tip of the iceberg.

Zakharova Downplays Armed Clash with Americans in Syria, Kremlin-linked Audio Recordings Contradict Her Story

Eight Russians killed in the incident have already been identified in press reports, and multiple sources suggest the number of Russian deaths is much higher.

Deripaska’s Lawyer: Navalny is Not the Defendant in the Suit

As a result of Deripaska’s suit, Navalny’s video investigation was added to Russia’s official list of “prohibited material” and both YouTube and Instagram ordered all related photo/video material be removed from their sites by the evening of February 14 to avoid being blocked in Russia.

Russian Defense Ministry: Su-25 Downed in Syria Was on ‘Ceasefire Observance’ Mission

Experts have challenged the Russian Defense Ministry’s claim that the Su-25 shot down in Syria’s Idlib province was on a “ceasefire observance” mission, pointing to video footage showing that the Russian fighter jet launched an airstrike approximately 15 seconds before it was hit by a shoulder-fired missile.