LIVE UPDATES: Aides of President Donald Trump repeatedly had contact with Russian intelligence, current and former US officials say. The US has accused Russian fighter jets of buzzing its ship; Russia denies.
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‘Hybrid Cyberwars’: Are the Russian Hackers’ Arrests About American or Internal Russian issues?
Don’t Forget About ‘Soft Power’ Part of Russia’s ‘Hybrid War’ in Ukraine: Russian Activist Yashin’s New Report
Russia’s Propaganda War Against Ukraine: Interview with Russian Opposition Activist Ilya Yashin
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The Viktor Leonov docked in Cuba. Photo by Getty Images
The ruble is trading at 57.47 to the dollar and 60.76 to the euro. Brent crude is selling for $55.87.
The following news items were taken from RFE/RL, Gazeta, BBC, Reuters, Interfax, New York Times, Grani, Independent, and Censor.
– Trump Defence Chief Mattis Hails Nato as ‘Bedrock’ of Co-operation
– Defense Secretary Mattis Issues New Ultimatum to NATO Allies on Defense Spending
– Ex-State Duma Deputy Denis Voronenkov Flees to Ukraine, Says ‘Situation in Russia Like Nazi Germany’
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