August 8, 2016
10:08 pm

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the G-20 summit in Antalya, Turkey, Nov. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, file)

Seeking reset in ties, Turkey’s Erdogan heads to Russia

Former allies aim to mend months-long diplomatic spat sparked when Ankara downed Russian warplane last year

By Elena Becatoros and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

April 7, 2016
7:13 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government at the Kremlin in Moscow on December 9, 2015. (AFP Photo/Sputnik/Alexei Druzhinin)

Putin: Panama Papers are part of US plot to weaken Russia

President says Western media pushed claims of his involvement in offshore businesses even though his name is not mentioned in leak

By IRINA TITOVA and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

March 22, 2016
7:31 pm

An Israeli airport security guard patrols with a dog in Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

After Brussels attack, world looks to Israel as model for airport security

Amid string of extremist incidents targeting heart of Europe over past year, leaders may have to resort to much tougher measures

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV and Vanessa Gera

March 7, 2016
5:00 am

In this photo taken on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Syrian solders guard near a tent where local leaders and elders signed a declaration pledging to abide by a truce Maarzaf, about 15 kilometers west of Hama, Syria. Associated Press spent five days traveling through the port of Latakia and the surrounding areas in Syria during the cease-fire. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

From calm to chaos: A reporter’s escorted visit to Syria

Suddenly a puff of gray smoke rose from the mountain slope below. At first, I didn’t understand what had happened, but a Russian officer yelled: ‘All down! We are under fire!’

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

February 27, 2016
12:59 pm

In this Oct. 22, 2015 file photo, a Russian Su-24 takes off on a combat mission at Hmeimim airbase in Syria. (AP Photo/Vladimir Isachenkov, File)

Russia halts airstrikes against IS, Jabhat al-Nusra in Syria

Military official says move comes in order to ‘avoid any possible mistakes’ as ceasefire agreement takes effect

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

December 11, 2015
3:03 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with top military officials in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. (Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin urges military to destroy threats to forces in Syria

Amid beefed-up Russian presence in war-torn country, order seen as veiled threat at Turkey

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

December 8, 2015
10:40 pm

Undated file photo of Islamic State fighters holding up their weapons and waving flags in their convey of vehicles on a road leading to Iraq from Raqqa, Syria. (Jihadist website via AP)

For first time, Russian sub strikes Islamic State in Syria

Moscow confirms cruise missiles fired at Raqqa from submerged and surface vessels, says Israel and US notified in advance

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

October 28, 2015
9:50 pm

In this Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 file photo, Russian special force soldiers wear masks during an anti-terrorist operation in Makhachkala, regional capital of Dagestan, Russia. (Abdula Magomedov/NewsTeam via AP, File)

Islamic State goes on recruitment spree in Russia

Hundreds of fighters from Dagestan have joined jihadist ranks; local poverty and unemployment in Muslim region are partly to blame

By ARSEN MOLLAYEV and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

September 8, 2015
6:36 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, listens to a question during a meeting with his supporters in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 (Mikhail Klimentyev/RIA-Novosti, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin jockeying for deal with US on Syria

As Russia boosts forces in Arab nation, it may seek to enter coalition against Islamic State, while also bolstering its ally Assad

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

June 26, 2015
2:51 am

File: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, June 24, 2015. (AP/Sergei Karpukhin, Pool)

Putin to spend $400 billion to strengthen Russian military

President’s announcement reflects soaring tensions with the West over crisis in Ukraine

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

April 10, 2015
2:30 pm

Samir Aita, a member of Syrian Democratic Forum, speaks during a news conference in Moscow, Russia, Friday, April 10, 2015. (photo credit: AP/Pavel Golovkin)

Syrian peace talks in Moscow end in disarray

Assad government, opposition can’t reach agreement on confidence-building measures, Russian mediator says

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

June 29, 2014
3:44 am

Two unidentified members of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine get out of a vehicle next to Alexander Borodai, Prime Minister of the self proclaimed 'Donetsk People's Republic', far left, on arrival in the city of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)

Pro-Russian rebels free 4 OSCE observers

As Ukraine moves closer to EU, Brussels demands cease-fire talks, withdrawal of insurgent forces

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

April 2, 2014
10:08 pm

Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych gestures during an interview with The Associated Press, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Wednesday, April 2, 2014. (photo credit: AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Ousted Ukraine president admits mistakes on Crimea

Breaking silence, Yanukovych calls peninsula annexation ‘a tragedy,’ regrets allowing Russian troops in the region

By CARO KRIEL and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

March 28, 2014
9:49 pm

Russian soldiers guard the center of Simferopol, Crimea, March 27, 2014. (AP/Max Vetrov)

Former Ukrainian leader calls for more referendums

Viktor Yanukovych urges Ukrainians to vote, as they did in Crimea, to determine the status of each region

By Jim Heintz and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

March 21, 2014
2:40 pm

Vladimir Putin speaks with journalists after his meeting with Interior Ministry officials in Moscow, on March 21, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/ RIA-NOVOSTI/ POOL / MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV)

Moscow completes Crimea annexation as Ukraine moves West

Peninsula officially part of Russia after Putin seals deal; Kiev signs political association agreement with EU

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

Writer: VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

Seeking reset in ties, Turkey’s Erdogan heads to Russia

Former allies aim to mend months-long diplomatic spat sparked when Ankara downed Russian warplane last year

Putin: Panama Papers are part of US plot to weaken Russia

President says Western media pushed claims of his involvement in offshore businesses even though his name is not mentioned in leak

After Brussels attack, world looks to Israel as model for airport security

Amid string of extremist incidents targeting heart of Europe over past year, leaders may have to resort to much tougher measures

From calm to chaos: A reporter’s escorted visit to Syria

Suddenly a puff of gray smoke rose from the mountain slope below. At first, I didn’t understand what had happened, but a Russian officer yelled: ‘All down! We are under fire!’

Russia halts airstrikes against IS, Jabhat al-Nusra in Syria

Military official says move comes in order to ‘avoid any possible mistakes’ as ceasefire agreement takes effect

Putin urges military to destroy threats to forces in Syria

Amid beefed-up Russian presence in war-torn country, order seen as veiled threat at Turkey

For first time, Russian sub strikes Islamic State in Syria

Moscow confirms cruise missiles fired at Raqqa from submerged and surface vessels, says Israel and US notified in advance

Islamic State goes on recruitment spree in Russia

Hundreds of fighters from Dagestan have joined jihadist ranks; local poverty and unemployment in Muslim region are partly to blame

Putin jockeying for deal with US on Syria

As Russia boosts forces in Arab nation, it may seek to enter coalition against Islamic State, while also bolstering its ally Assad

Putin to spend $400 billion to strengthen Russian military

President’s announcement reflects soaring tensions with the West over crisis in Ukraine

Syrian peace talks in Moscow end in disarray

Assad government, opposition can’t reach agreement on confidence-building measures, Russian mediator says

Pro-Russian rebels free 4 OSCE observers

As Ukraine moves closer to EU, Brussels demands cease-fire talks, withdrawal of insurgent forces

Ousted Ukraine president admits mistakes on Crimea

Breaking silence, Yanukovych calls peninsula annexation ‘a tragedy,’ regrets allowing Russian troops in the region

Former Ukrainian leader calls for more referendums

Viktor Yanukovych urges Ukrainians to vote, as they did in Crimea, to determine the status of each region

Moscow completes Crimea annexation as Ukraine moves West

Peninsula officially part of Russia after Putin seals deal; Kiev signs political association agreement with EU

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