Soviet Cynicism Lingers in Response to War Against Hamas in Gaza
While Jews were often prominent in early socialist movements, the attitude of the Kremlin under Stalin and then Khrushchev was one of suspicion and contempt.
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Could Lake Mead end up drying out like the ill-fated Aral Sea?
The Aral Sea, which used to be the fourth-largest lake in the world, has slowly shrunk to a mere fraction of its size due to poor water management.
Why We Keep Getting It Wrong With Russia
Why do we want to damage Russia? Russia is not the Soviet Union: geographically, ideologically, economically, or militarily.
Russia eyeing return of Soviet-era aircraft after surveillance failures: UK
The decision is believed to have been prompted by Russia's ongoing issue with adequate reconnaissance capabilities.
"Artillery shelling" reported as conflict reignites in Russia's backyard
The Azerbaijani defense ministry said "local anti-terrorist activities" had been launched to "suppress large-scale provocations" in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Where Is Bolshoy Ussuriysky? Island at heart of Russia-China border dispute
Questions about who controlled the island were first raised in 1860, when the border between the nations was drawn along the Amur River.
Top Russian rocket scientist hospitalized after Luna-25 moon mission crash
Mikhail Marov, one of the leading figures in the Soviet space program, was taken to a hospital near the Kremlin in Moscow.
Russia deployed nearly half of its largest Soviet armored vehicle stockpile
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has burned through its modern tank supplies, and Moscow has turned to mothballed Soviet-era vehicles to fill the gaps.
Novouralsk nuclear plant blast—What we know as Russians rushed to hospital
Local residents have reportedly been asked to remain at home, while an official asked residents not to panic, saying the situation "is under control."
Congress Is Dropping the Ball on China Policy
In an acrimonious and divided Congress, the emerging bipartisan consensus on China has been a heartening development.
Russian creator of hydrogen bomb found dead in apartment
Nuclear physicist Grigory Klinishov was co-creator of the Soviet Union's first two-stage hydrogen bomb.
Russian state TV presenter just said the quiet part out loud
Vladimir Solovyov harked back to the Soviet Union during a segment on his radio show.
Putin ally jokes over taking Russian territory
Alexander Lukashenko made the comments in a meeting with the governor of the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
Lauren Boebert compares Biden's Plan to Fight Hate to Soviet Union tactics
A recent report from the FBI shows antisemitism is at an all-time high in America.
Former Reagan speechwriter equates Fox to Soviet Union propaganda tool
Mona Charen said that the revelations in the Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit against Fox "demonstrate the full corruption of Fox News."
Russia's Looming Offensive Against Ukraine Will Be Defeated. Here's Why
As we approach the one year anniversary of the full scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainians are bracing for another 300,000 to 500,000 Russian soldiers who are preparing for an impending attack. This coming offensive will be bloody, it will cost thousands of lives, but it will ultimately fail because the free people of Ukraine will not be defeated.
Russian rocket crashes back into Russia after 42 years
The rocket was launched in 1980, with the rocket stage orbiting the Earth as space junk for the past 42 years.
What we know about Putin's nuclear weapons arsenal
Experts believe Russia has biggest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world.
Biden's Balloon Fiasco Augurs Ill for American Hegemony
Facing massive criticism, Biden only ordered the balloon's elimination after it had finished its historic journey.
Moscow's Muppets: How "Sesame Street" became a TV hit in post-Soviet Russia
An American tasked with bringing Sesame Street to Russia after the collapse of communism shares her wild story.
Putin's big speech ignores the obvious
The Russian president's speech to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad was notable for what he didn't say.
Kremlin "didn't take it far enough" in WWII, Russian lawmaker says
"We will win, 100 percent," said Andrey Gurulyov, a Russian parliament member and former military commander. "Where? Everywhere! Everywhere!"
Russia could collapse into "new states" after Ukrainian victory: Economist
More than 30 years since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia may be headed for the second act of dissolution if Ukraine wins the war.
Former Soviet Union countries are "our territory," Russian academic says
"This is our land, our territory of strategic interests," Henry Sardaryan, dean at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, said on state TV.
Russian ally's latest move shows growing strain with Putin
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has previously signaled his discontentment with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian state TV laments loss of USSR—"a Soviet miracle"
A panelist on "Evening with Vladimir Solovyov" said that the West "can't make peace" with the achievements of the USSR.
Putin ends year with a trail of embarrassing losses
Russian President Vladimir Putin suffered more setbacks toward the end of what was already a year full of negative outcomes for Russia.
Putin's gifts to ex-Soviet leaders spark "Lord of the Rings" jokes
Putin gifted gold rings to the leaders of several ex-Soviet republics, but only Belarus' Lukashenko put it on, according to one report.
Russia needs more 'real communists,' who push revolution: Former ambassador
Michael McFaul expressed frustration over a major Russian government official flaunting a watch worth millions while his country suffers.
Top conspiracy theories to watch for in JFK assassination file release
What don't we know about the Kennedy Assassination that could be in new documents about his death?