Tag: Russia
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TV comic takes lead in Ukrainian elections
Last night a comedian with no real policies won over 30% of the votes in Ukraine and is the favourite to become president later this month. Why are so many nations electing anti-politicians?
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Huge meteor explosion like 10 atom bombs
The blast happened in December over Russia but has only just been detected. Worryingly, scientists had no idea the meteor was coming. Could there be more and, if necessary, could we stop them?
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World condemns Putin over spy poisoning
Are we at war with Russia without realising it? Yesterday, the UN Security Council said March’s Salisbury spy poisoning was “almost certainly” approved by the Russian government.
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Trump, Putin and Russian leaders in the US
Should Putin go to the White House? After a controversial summit, Trump shocked the world again by inviting the Russian leader to Washington. But the visit is far from unprecedented.
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The Trump-Putin bromance reshaping the world
Was the summit a good sign? Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin symbolised a new form of competitive, personality-led diplomacy that could upend the established world order.
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El Gasico, Vikings and a Spanish inquisition
Can football triumph over World Cup controversies? Tonight the greatest show on earth kicks off as Russia takes on Saudi Arabia. We explore the deeper stories behind week one’s biggest games.
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Trump branded ‘morally unfit’ for presidency
Is this a legitimate accusation? On Sunday James Comey launched a blistering attack on the president, and today his explosive memoir is released. His message is clear: Donald Trump must go.
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‘Toxic’ Putin on mission to poison the West
Is Putin Europe’s most dangerous leader since Hitler? He stands accused of ordering brutal assassinations and cyberattacks, as well as plotting the downfall of Western democracy.
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Poison accusations are ‘nonsense’ says Russia
Should Britain punish Russia for poisoning a former spy? The Kremlin rejected Theresa May’s deadline asking it to explain the attack. Today, she outlines a response. Here are seven options…
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Clamour grows for England World Cup boycott
Are sporting boycotts a good idea? Amid the fallout from the poisoning of a Russian ex-spy and his daughter, some are calling for England to skip this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
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‘Poisoned’ Russian spy fighting for his life
Why do we think of spies as glamorous or brave? Today’s shocking story is as vicious and tawdry as they come, distinguished only by the fact that it may be sanctioned by a foreign power.
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Russia could beat us in war says army chief
Should we invest more in defence? Yesterday the head of the British army issued an urgent call to build up the military, but sceptics ridiculed the idea that modern Russia is a real threat.
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The photo used by Russia to divide Britain
What does Putin want? This picture was spread by a Russian troll hours after the terror attack on Westminster in March. Now it is being seen as an attempt to sow resentment against Muslims.
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Sputnik is 60 as new space race beckons
Does space exploration have a bright future? When Sputnik was launched 60 years ago, it supercharged the space race. Now a new dash to Mars has dawned, but some see conflict on the horizon.
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NATO boss: World at historic danger point
Is he right? Tensions with Russia are boiling over as it plans military manoeuvres this week. The nuclear threat from North Korea intensifies. But others say we live in the best of times.