Staff / TruthdigOct 20, 2007
The Mosaic Intelligence Report tackles Bush's heated rhetoric about Iran and the connection with the president's chilly relationship with Russia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 18, 2007
Let's review these key ingredients from a White House news conference on Wednesday and see if they remind us of anything, shall we? We had: President G. W. Bush -- check! Fear-mongering about weapons that a Middle Eastern nation is allegedly developing -- check! Accusations from the Bush administration about said Middle Eastern nation lying about said weapons to the U.N. -- check! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 17, 2007
While Russia is leading the race to claim the North Pole for itself, Britain has decided to expand its territory on the other end of the world, in Antarctica. The British Foreign Office says it has no immediate plans for the additional 1,000 square miles of seabed, but simply wishes to "safeguard for the future." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigOct 16, 2007
Continuing to broadcast a clear message of disapproval to the U.S. regarding its foreign policy and commercial interests abroad, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss Iran's nuclear program and to present a unified front against Washington's possible plans vis-à-vis Iran. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 13, 2007
George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin used to have a loving relationship, but the two have grown cold and distant in recent years. Bush blames Russia's deteriorating democratic process, while Putin is upset because the U.S. wants to build a missile shield on his doorstep. Bush's friend Condi stopped by Moscow to try to smooth things over, but it looks like it didn't go too well. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 21, 2007
Russian officials say they have proof to back up Moscow's claim to the north pole -- and nearly half a million square miles of neutral Arctic territory -- but don't expect Denmark, Canada and the U.S. to go down without a fight. It's all part of a nakedly opportunistic attempt to cash in on energy resources made available by global warming and melting ice caps. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 15, 2007
The Blacksmith Institute, a U.S.-based environmental group, has identified the 10 most polluted places on the planet. Cities in Russia, China, India, Zambia, Peru, the Ukraine and Azerbaijan made the list, which focuses on the impact pollution has on the local population. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 12, 2007
President Vladimir Putin dissolved the Russian government in a move designed to clear out the upper levels of power before his expected exit from office in the spring. Among those ousted in Wednesday's Kremlin shakeup was Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov, who may be replaced by his first deputy prime minister, Sergei Ivanov. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 18, 2007
Great -- along with the United States' ongoing (and escalating) international debacle in Iraq and Afghanistan, the current administration has clearly worked its particular brand of diplomatic charm on Russia. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country's air force is once again sending nuclear-equipped bombers on regular overseas patrols. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 17, 2007
Russian authorities have arrested a student for allegedly posting a video of the apparent execution of two men by a neo-Nazi group, although authorities still don't know who recorded the video or carried out the attack. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 15, 2007
Russian authorities are investigating a gruesome online video which shows the apparent execution of two men by a group calling itself "National Socialists of Rus." According to the BBC, Russia has experienced a rise in ethnic violence over the last few years. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 11, 2007
For years the North Pole has been considered international territory, and that seemed to suit everyone just fine until global warming came along, making it theoretically easier to extract oil and gas from the region. The Russians kicked off the land grab by planting an underwater flag, and now Denmark is launching a similar expedition. Canada, Norway and the U.S. also have territory disputes in the Arctic. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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