November 2015
Putin Issues Economic Sanctions Against Turkey
Vladimir Putin has imposed economic sanctions on Turkey following the downing of a Russian warplane by Turkish forces. The sanctions include bans on certain imports…
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: Russia Should Not Play with Fire
Tensions between Turkey and Russia have escalated following Turkey's downing of a Russian aircraft, prompting Erdoğan to warn Russia against further provocations. Several Turkish businessmen…
Turkey Shoots Down Russian Fighter Jet
Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet that allegedly violated its airspace, leading to a confirmation from Russia that the jet was over Syria. The…
Do you think direct cooperation between the United States and Russia to strike groups like the Islamic State (ISIS) in the Middle East is feasible?
A poll was conducted asking whether direct cooperation between the U.S. and Russia against ISIS in the Middle East is feasible, with 55% responding 'yes'…
Vladimir Putin to Visit Iran on November 23
Vladimir Putin is set to visit Iran on November 23 for a summit of major gas-exporting countries, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two…
Significant Increase in Russian Asylum Applications in the U.S. in 2015
In 2015, Russian asylum applications in the U.S. surged to the highest level in two decades due to increased political repression, corruption, and discrimination against…
Military Source: Russian Missile Systems Protect the Latakia Airbase
Russia has deployed missile systems to protect its Latakia airbase in Syria from potential terrorist attacks. This move is part of Russia's broader military operations…
Britain: Russian Plane Over Egypt Likely Crashed Due to Bomb Explosion
The British government has indicated that a Russian passenger plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai desert likely went down due to a bomb explosion. Investigations…