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Russia’s Battle With Extremists Has Simmered for Years
The Islamic State has long threatened to strike Russia for helping the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, stay in control.
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ISIS Branch Blamed in Moscow Attack Has Hit at Taliban’s Russia Links
The ISIS affiliate that American officials say was behind the deadly attack in Moscow is one of the last significant…
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In First Remarks on Attack, Putin Tries to Link Assailants to Ukraine
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia laid the groundwork on Saturday for blaming Ukraine for the Moscow concert hall attack.…
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Ukraine Says Russian Speculation It Was Behind Attack Is Meant to Rally War Support
Ukraine has accused Russia of falsely suggesting that Kyiv was to blame for Friday night’s terrorist attack in Moscow and…
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U.S. Says ISIS Was Responsible for Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Attack
A branch of the Islamic State claimed responsibility on Friday for the attack in Moscow that killed at least 40…
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Russia Targets Kyiv With Biggest Missile Attack in Weeks
The extent of the damage in the Ukrainian capital was not yet clear, but officials said at least 10 people…
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Israel Faces Tough Balancing Act on Russia and the West
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu treads lightly with President Vladimir Putin. Russia is not responding in kind, with public criticism increasing.
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Tuesday Briefing: Putin’s Victory Spectacle
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Behind Putin’s Potemkin Vote, Real Support. But No Other Choices.
Many Russians say they back their president, but it is far less clear what they might do if they were…
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