Biden Backs Alexei Navalny Via Sanctions on Russian Leadership
In a break from Trump-era policy, Biden has sanctioned seven Russian leaders for the Novichok poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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Navy Stops Smugglers Loaded With Russian Weapons Off Somali Coast
Weapons smuggling off the Somali coast is common, but last week the U.S. Navy seized thousands of Russian-made AK-47s, RPGs and machine guns.
US, NATO Ships “Do Quite Well” Against New Russian Subs, Admiral Says
Quieter, more lethal Russian subs are a new challenge, but US and NATO navies are on top of it, the head of US Naval Forces Europe says.
Former Navy SEAL Commander McRaven Says Putin Has Outplayed the US
“Putin has outplayed us. He has played the great game better than anyone on the world stage,” McRaven said, calling the Russian president “dangerous.”
The Coast Guard’s Sub-Zero Mission to the Arctic
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star braved a dangerous transit of the Bearing Sea to clear a crucial shipping route and monitor Russian ships.
The CIA is About to Enter a New Era Under Bill Burns
Veteran diplomat Bill Burns has been tapped for CIA Director. How will his appointment affect the agency — and foreign policy — under Biden?
Former Russian Commander Steals Propellers From His Own Guided Missile Destroyer
The exact timing of the heist is not known, but 26 tons worth of propellers were pilfered from the Russian destroyer Bespokoynyy.
