Russia

Why Russia's broadcaster RT turned to covertly funding American pro-Trump influencers

5:00am September 26, 2024

RT was long known to be a source of Russian propaganda. But a recent indictment of two employees for covertly funneling $10 million to pro-Trump influencers shines a light on its covert activities.

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World Leaders Speak At The 79th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly In New York

Biden pledges mpox aid to Africa in his valedictory speech to the United Nations

12:32pm September 24, 2024

President Biden talked about the sweeping changes he has seen during his long career, urged an end to wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and said "some things are more important than staying in power."

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U.S. officials say Russia is embracing AI for its election influence efforts

7:01pm September 23, 2024

The cutting-edge technology makes it easier for Russia as well as Iran to quickly and more convincingly tailor polarizing content aimed at swaying American voters, intelligence officials said.

U.S. proposes ban on Chinese auto parts so cars 'can't be used against us'

8:45am September 23, 2024

The Biden administration has proposed a prohibition on Chinese and Russian automotive hardware and software to protect US drivers from 'disruption and sabotage'

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U.S. hits Russian state media with new sanctions

5:00am September 14, 2024

The U.S. State Department accuses a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns to pay for equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.

In exile, Russian book publishers revive Soviet-era tactics to defy Kremlin censors

6:00am September 11, 2024

In Vladimir Putin’s Russia, writing about the war in Ukraine, the church or LGBTQ+ life could land you in jail. A new organization helps authors publish books in Russian they couldn't back home.

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Third Assault Brigade training course "Test Week"

Ukraine's military trains civilians in 'Test Week' to give a sense of war with Russia

6:00am September 07, 2024

Ukraine needs more soldiers as its troops defend Ukrainian territory and carry out an offensive inside Russia. An elite Ukrainian military unit offers civilians a one-week tryout as soldiers.

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Attorney General Garland And Ukrainian Counterpart Kostin Hold Signing Ceremony

National

U.S. accuses Russia of sophisticated influence campaigns against U.S. voters

2:18pm September 04, 2024

The U.S. government accused Russia of trying to interfere with this year's elections and announced new steps to counter those actions.

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A Russian missile strike has killed over 40 people in Ukrainian city of Poltava

9:41am September 03, 2024

Two Russian ballistic missiles struck a military training facility and nearby hospital in a central-eastern region of Ukraine, killing at least 41 people and wounding 180 others, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday.

Russia says it downed over 150 drones in Ukrainian attack

8:22am September 01, 2024

Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 158 Ukrainian drones overnight, including two over Moscow and nine over the surrounding region, the Defense Ministry said Sunday.