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Ukraine asks FBI to help probe suspected Russian hack of Burisma
Burisma is the energy company caught up in the impeachment of Donald Trump.
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Russian parliament backs Putin's pick for PM after 'January Revolution'
Putin signs decree appointing ex-head of tax service Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister after parliament's endorsement.
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Putin shake-up could keep him in power past 2024 as cabinet steps down
Putin nominates the head of the tax service Mikhail Mishustin as the next Russian prime minister.
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Putin thanks Trump for US help in foiling Russia terror attacks
Two Russians were detained on Dec 27 on suspicion of plotting attacks during New Year festivities in St Petersburg.
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Russia says it has deployed first hypersonic nuclear-capable missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin says not a single country, including the US, possesses hypersonic weapons.
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China, Russia propose lifting of some UN sanctions on North Korea
Pyongyang has been subject to UN sanctions because of nuclear and ballistic missile programmes since 2006.
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Russia banned from Olympic Games for altering doping data
The four-year ban imposed today includes major international events like the 2022 Winter Olympics and 2022 football World Cup.
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Leak of classified papers ahead of UK election tied to Russian operation: Reddit
The leak is tied to a previous Russian disinformation campaign, says social media site Reddit.
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Russia refused Dutch request to hand over MH17 suspect - prosecutors
Volodymyr Tsemakh had been identified as a suspect by the Netherlands, which is leading an investigation into the 2014 disaster.
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US accuses Russia of helping Syria cover up chemical weapons use
The OPCW's report finds that a toxic chemical containing chlorine was used in a 2018 attack which killed more than 40 people.
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UK accused of withholding report on Russian meddling to spare embarrassment
The report has been scrutinised by Britain’s intelligence agencies who had cleared it for publication last month.
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US warns Russian trolls stoking conflict in Chile
A senior State Department official says there were “clear indications” people were taking advantage of the unrest in Chile.
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Russian operatives sacrifice followers to stay under cover on FB
The latest Russian campaign posted on both sides of sensitive topics such as the environment and sexual equality.
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Russia, Turkey reach deal to remove Kurdish fighters from Syria border
Jim Jeffrey, the senior US diplomat on Syria, dismissed the deal as 'full of holes'.
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Hacking the hackers: Russian group hijacked Iranian spying operation
Russian hackers piggy-backed on an Iranian cyber-espionage operation to attack dozens of countries, while masquerading as attackers from Iran.
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Russia questions language of 'unusual' Trump letter to Erdogan
In the Oct 9 letter, Trump urged Erdogan to halt Turkey's cross-border offensive into northeast Syria.
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Power shift: Who gains in the battle for Syria's northeast?
Here is a summary of what the US withdrawal means for those rushing in and those left behind.
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Netherlands, Australia vow to pursue convictions for downing of MH17
The Dutch charged three Russians and a Ukrainian with murder, though the suspects will be tried in absentia in Netherlands.
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Putin jokes about hacking US presidential election in 2020
He backs Trump in the domestic political storm over the move to impeach the US president.
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Trump told Russians he was not concerned about election meddling: report
Trump told them that US did the same in other countries.
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Gov't urged to review visa fees to boost tourism
MP Lim Lip Eng cites Thailand which has waived its fee to attract tourists.
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Mat Sabu: Malaysia considering Russia's jet trade-in offer
Defence minister says replacements are needed, but money is a big factor.
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Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners in first sign of thawing relations
Among those handed to Moscow was Volodymyr Tsemakh, suspected of involvement in MH17 downing.
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Yoursay: MH17 - Dr M has ‘cheapened’ Malaysian lives lost
YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir wants Putin’s business, so the lives lost mean little to him.’
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Putin keen on setting up aerospace university in Malaysia, says PM
This comes after Mahathir requests for an exchange of technology in the field.
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Ukraine court releases MH17 suspect on bail
Volodymyr Tsemakh could be handed over to Russia in a widely anticipated prisoner exchange.
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Dr M: Insufficient evidence linking Russia for downing of MH17
The premier says so during an interview with Russian news agency Sputnik.
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Dr M, Putin discuss to further strengthen bilateral ties
The 30-minute discussion in Russia also centres on trade and innovation.
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PM: No deals planned at EEF, but investment talks ongoing
Mahathir says M'sia has been taking to Russian firms about the possibility of more FDI.
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Dr M's visit to Russia expected to further boost ties
The three-day visit was the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.