The elite Russian state hackers behind last year’s massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign hardly eased up this year.
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Germany confirms Russian diplomat found dead in Berlin last month
A magazine reported that German security authorities believed the 35-year-old diplomat was an agent of Russia’s domestic secret service, the FSB.
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Russia suffers deadliest September since World War II, with COVID untamed
The situation is poised to get worse after record numbers of cases in recent weeks, leading President Vladimir Putin to declare days off nationwide.
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Trump played tough with Putin in front of cameras, while Putin toyed with his insecurities, book says
Stephanie Grisham, a senior advisor to both President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, is releasing a new book on what she saw at the White House.
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Putin’s party claims big win in parliament vote amid crackdown on rivals
His party, United Russia, retained the so-called constitutional majority in the parliament – at least two-thirds of the 450 seats required for a party to make changes to the country’s constitution.
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Putin says dozens in his inner circle infected with coronavirus
The Russian president will remain in self-isolation for ‘at least a week,’ a Kremlin spokesman says.
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Gorham Notes: Sept. 16
Photo exhibit spotlights Maine, Russian works The opening reception for an exhibit of photographs called “Bridges of Friendship” will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. The exhibit features photography by members of the Portland Camera Club and Photo Club Spolokhi in Archangel, Russia. Dennis Marrotte of Westbrook, […]
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Commentary: Washington should always be welcoming to dissidents
A Trump-era libel lawsuit could make it more risky for dissenters to come to the U.S. to tell their story.
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Commentary: Belarus’ rogue strongman is pushing his luck
A year after a disputed election that set off dramatic protests, a desperate Alexander Lukashenko is reaching across borders to cause trouble.
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Commentary: Some bad signs for America in a new way of war
The United States is responding with acquiescence to the aggression offered or promised by Russia, China, Afghanistan and Iran.