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Russia to Reopen Spy Base in Cuba
By Zachary Keck
Russia and Cuba signed a preliminary deal to reopen the Soviet Union’s largest foreign intelligence base at Lourdes.
Why Russia Might Have Provided the BUK Missile Launcher
By Zachary Keck
A reader writes in with insights into why Russia might have provided the Ukraine rebels with BUK missile systems.
After MH17, France Must Cancel Sale of Warships to Russia
By Robert C. O'Brien
Instead of selling Russia two Mistral-class warships, France should sell them to the U.S. Navy.
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: What If Russia Wasn’t Involved?
By Zachary Keck
There is an increasing amount of evidence that Russia wasn’t necessarily directly involved in the tragedy.
The Geopolitics of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck discuss the MH17 air tragedy and its geopolitical ramifications.
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: Who Shot It Down?
By Zachary Keck
While Ukraine, Russia and separatists in eastern Ukraine are all suspects, the evidence strongly points to the latter.
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 Shot Down Over Donetsk, Ukraine
By Ankit Panda
The passenger airliner was allegedly shot down by an anti-air missile.
Russia Threatens Nuclear Strikes Over Crimea
By Zachary Keck
Russian FM Lavrov warned that Russia could resort to nuclear weapons if Ukraine tried to retake Crimea.
Russia's Coming Combat Drones
By Zachary Keck
A senior Russian defense official says Moscow will have its first combat UAV ready by 2020.
Who Sold North Korea a New Anti-Ship Missile?
By Zachary Keck
North Korea’s new Kh-35 anti-ship missile threatens South Korean vessels. Who sold it to Pyongyang?
Russia Ends Arms Embargo Against Pakistan
By Zachary Keck
Although the decision will irk India, it is most likely related to the drawdown of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
China and Japan Battle for Russia’s Allegiance
By Zachary Keck
Russia’s importance and non-alignment has Tokyo and Beijing competing for its hearts and minds.