By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber Reports of Russian citizens taking up arms for the Islamic State terrorist group have dominated headlines in recent days, sparking debate about the cause of the apparent trend. Andrei Novikov, head of the Commonwealth of Independent States’ (CIS) Anti-Terrorism Center, told the Interfax news agency Wednesday that according to certain estimates, as many as …

If Donald Trump’s presidential bid has left you asking “who in their right mind would vote for that man?” the answer could very well be: actors he’s paid 50 bucks.  Donald Trump is rich. Really, really, really rich. We know because he told us. “I’m really rich. I’ll …

In the interest of global peace, the United States must mend relations with China, or else suffer the consequences of World War III. At least, that’s what billionaire investor George Soros says.  “Both the US and China have a vital interest in reaching an understanding because the alternative is …

Russia will likely retaliate against the Pentagon’s planned deployment of its F-22 Raptor fighters in Europe, according to Vladimir Batyuk, from the Institute for US and Canadian Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The US’ possible deployment of its F-22 Raptor fighters in Europe will inevitably provoke confrontation between Russia …

Russia is rattling its saber. China roams around the South China Sea. Here we go again. According to some, we are said to be “at war.” Thankfully, for now it is just a “war of ideas.” That is intended to offer some comfort. But even accepting this premise, …

The rupture between Russia and the West stemming from the 2014 crisis over Ukraine has wide-ranging geopolitical implications. Russia has reverted to its traditional position as a Eurasian power sitting between the East and the West, and it is tilting toward China in the face of political and …

At the 2015 International Paris Air Show that is to kick off Monday at the Le Bourget airport, Russia will focus mainly on negotiations with European companies, Russia’s state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said.  PARIS (Sputnik) — The 51st Paris Air Show will take place on June 15-21 and is expected …

The number of companies that applied to attend Russia’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2015 scheduled to take place later in June is growing and the event’s geography is expanding, St. Petersburg governor Georgy Poltavchenko said. ST.PETERSBURG (Sputnik) — The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has been held annually …

“There are shortages of food, cooking gas, fuel and drugs…The health system is collapsing. Patients with chronic diseases cannot get their drugs, bodies are on the streets, and the city is an open dump with trash covering the streets….It is extremely important to lift the blockade on food …