Tag: Russia

Russia ‘will not come to’ Assad’s rescue as it orders citizens to leave Syria

Russia has no plans to rescue Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad from advancing rebel forces, according to reports.Bloomberg News quoted a source close to...

Foreign minister says in interview that Russia will use 'all means' to defend its interests

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top diplomat said in an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson released Friday that Moscow doesn't want...

Russian programmer says FSB agents planted spyware on his Android phone

A programmer said the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) installed spyware on his Android phone after he was detained in Moscow earlier this...

Trump's plan for Ukraine comes into focus: Territorial concessions but NATO off the table

By Gram Slattery and Jonathan LandayWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Advisers to Donald Trump publicly and privately are floating proposals to end the Ukraine war...

Russian government confirms rare criminal charges against ransomware hacker

The Russian government has confirmed the indictment of a 32-year-old resident, who authorities accuse of creating and launching ransomware attacks. Russian prosecutors said...

Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to...