Russia's Ex-Spy Chief Shares Opinions Of His American Counterparts
Vyacheslav Trubnikov was a Soviet and Russian spy for more than three decades. He found some of his American adversaries worthy rivals. Others, not so much.
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IOC Backs Ban Of Russia's Track Team, But Leaves Door Open For Athletes
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says individual athletes will have chances to prove that they're "clean," in the face of doping allegations that have embroiled the Russian team.
NATO War Games In Poland Get Russia's Attention
Some 30,000 troops from 20-plus nations took part in Europe's biggest military exercise since the Soviet Union collapsed. It was meant to send a message to Russia, but critics warn it could backfire.
Russia Launches World's Biggest, Most Powerful Icebreaker
The 568-foot-long Arktika is powered by two nuclear reactors and capable of breaking through ice 13 feet deep. Russia's interest in the Arctic is rising along with global temperatures.
Decades After Cold War's End, U.S.-Russia Espionage Rivalry Evolves
In the 1980s, the FBI and NSA dug a tunnel for espionage purposes beneath the Soviet Embassy in Washington. The spy rivalry continues, but how has the game changed since the fall of the Soviet Union?
Russian Hackers Penetrate Democratic National Committee, Steal Trump Research
The DNC says the Russian hackers had access to its computer network for more than a year, viewing and stealing files.
Defiant Female Ukrainian Pilot Freed From Russia In Prisoner Swap
Ukrainian pilot and national hero Nadiya Savchenko had been held by Russia for almost two years. Russia had sentenced her to 22 years in prison for murder — she called it a propaganda stunt.
Russia's Jehovah's Witnesses Fight 'Extremist' Label, Possible Ban
Under Russia's anti-extremism law, Jehovah's Witnesses, who number fewer than 200,000, could be barred from practicing their religion in Russia. Their website and some publications are already banned.
A Heavy Dose Of Glitter, Pyrotechnics and Politics At Eurovision 2016
Ukraine's Jamala is this year's winner with a haunting song about the mass deportation of Crimean Tatars during World War II. Politics are never far from the surface at the European song contest.
Lightshows, Fire, Nudity, Glitter, Wolves: Welcome To Eurovision 2016
The Grand Finals of Europe's famous annual song competition are Saturday at 3 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast in the U.S. for the first time on Logo and LogoTV.com.