The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. It was “totally outrageous” that Donald Trump did not respond to reports that the same Russian intelligence cells that attacked the 2016 US election also offered rewards to US soldiers …
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The White House flatly denied on Saturday a report that President Trump failed to act on information from US intelligence officials that Russia allegedly offered rewards to the Taliban for killing US soldiers in Afghanistan. “The CIA director, national security adviser and chief of staff can confirm that neither the …
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President Trump flatly denied on Sunday that he and Vice President Mike Pence had been informed of a reward that Russia allegedly paid to the Taliban for killing US forces in Afghanistan, backing previous White House claims that they were not al so much. “No one informed me or told …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. F-22 stealth fighter jet rushed on Saturday to intercept four Russian reconnaissance aircraft off Alaska, said NORAD, the American and Canadian defense organization. The interception of Russian Tu-142s marks the 10th time this year that Russian military aircraft have been intercepted off Alaska, the North …
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People in Moscow received text messages this week telling them they had been registered to win “millions of prizes”. The capture? They have to vote on constitutional amendments that include allowing Vladimir Putin to remain in the Kremlin potentially until 2036. Organizers of Russia’s pseudo referendum to amend the constitution, …
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