February 2018
Temporary Arrest of Alexei Navalny; Possibility of Imprisonment Before Russian Elections
Alexei Navalny has been temporarily arrested and may face imprisonment ahead of the upcoming Russian presidential elections. He has been barred from running due to…
Kremlin: No Evidence of Russian Government Interference in US Elections
The Kremlin has denied any involvement in the 2016 US presidential election following recent indictments by the US Justice Department against Russian nationals for election…
Russia's Supreme Court Dismisses Election Case Against Vladimir Putin
The Russian Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge by Ksenia Sobchak against Vladimir Putin's candidacy in the upcoming presidential election, ruling that his participation is…
U.S. Treasury Department Emphasizes Preparation of Sanctions Against Russian 'Oligarchs'
The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced imminent sanctions against wealthy Russian citizens linked to allegations of election interference. This follows a list of potential targets released…
Mahmoud Abbas Visits Putin to Seek Russian Support
Mahmoud Abbas visited Moscow to seek support from Vladimir Putin amid tensions between the Palestinian Authority and the U.S. following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as…
Delay in Search and Recovery Operations for Crashed Russian Plane
A Russian Antonov An-148 plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Moscow, killing all 71 on board. Adverse weather conditions are complicating search and recovery operations,…
Macron and Putin Discuss; France Calls for Halt to Assad's Airstrikes
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop airstrikes by the Syrian government in Eastern Ghouta and Idlib, citing a humanitarian crisis.…
The U.S. Announces New Nuclear Strategy Focused on Countering Russian Actions
The U.S. has announced a new nuclear strategy primarily aimed at countering Russia's actions, while also addressing concerns about Iran, North Korea, and China. The…
Lawyer Who Freed Four Women Accused of Treason to Russia
Ivan Pavlov, a Russian lawyer, successfully advocated for the release of four women accused of treason, citing support from former U.S. President Barack Obama. The…