And the Republicans charged with leading probes of any campaign contacts with Russian intelligence are trying to do the same.
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Another View: North Korea should return to list of state sponsors of terrorism
The assassination of Kim Jong Nam was outlaw behavior.
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George W. Bush on Trump and Russia: ‘We all need answers’
Interviewed on the ‘Today’ show, he also says the U.S. won’t be able to convince authoritarian governments, including Russia, to open up their governments to media scrutiny if U.S. leaders try to discredit their own press.
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Russia to build Patriotic Park with Reichstag replica for youths to storm
The Kremlin has turned to World War II to encourage patriotic feelings. The country’s wartime suffering and enormous losses form a key part of Russia’s national identity.
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Maine Voices: Russians may have more faith in American democracy than Americans do
We should strive to live up to the image they have of us as respectful and tolerant, says a Mainer who’s lived in Siberia for 25 years.
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Russian diplomat speaks of ‘post-West world order’
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also affirms Moscow’s commitment to ‘pragmatic’ relations with the U.S.
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Pence says U.S. will hold Russia accountable, stands with NATO
President Trump had dismissed the post-World War II military alliance as “obsolete.”
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Charles Krauthammer: Even if Flynn’s talks are not a crime, the cover-up is baffling
Why lie? Maybe Russia has compromising intel on the ex-adviser – or maybe President Trump has delusions of a Nixon-to-China deal with Moscow.
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Our View: Reports on ousted adviser demand broad, transparent inquiry
House and Senate committees should closely scrutinize Michael Flynn’s ties to Russia and their implications for national security.
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Analysis: Trump suggests Obama was too soft on Russia, but Putin’s friends would disagree
For the record, here’s how sanctions put in place by the Obama administration have affected the Russian economy.