RUSSIA

U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Russia's aggression has caused the Pentagon to re-examine its strategy in Europe, including cyberwarfare and nuclear deterrence.

Ukraine bought a $3 billion bond from Russia right before former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was overthrown in 2014.

Nigeria is Turkey's top trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa and with Turkey's relationship with Russia growing tense, the partnership could grow.

“I don’t really understand how the U.S. can criticize Russia’s actions in Syria if they refuse to have direct dialogue."

The facility is one of the "numerous missile bases" scattered across the country, Brig. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh reportedly said.

An agreement between the U.S. and Russia "could be signed and implemented in the coming days," a U.S. Defense Department source said.

Initial reports indicated that the aircraft carrier would travel to the Mediterranean coast to commence operations.

While Russian hackers have long been a problem for Western countries, attacks have been far more aggressive since NATO and Russia recommenced hostilities in Ukraine and Syria.

Crimean tourism is increasing despite concerns over Russia's annexation of the region, according to the Crimean minister of resorts and tourism.

ISIS had been recruiting heavily from the predominately Muslim part of southern Russia in efforts to tap into potential recruits' extensive military experience.

Pro-regime forces launched a strategic attack on a rebel-held neighborhood in Damascus.

On Tuesday, a Dutch Safety Board report confirmed that the plane was shot down by a Russian-made Buk missile system.

The country's foreign ministry denied reports that it was sending military ships to fight with Russian forces amid dramatic escalation of foreign involvement in the Syrian civil war.

Researchers have discovered a serious vulnerability in Adobe's Flash software, which is reportedly being used by Russia-linked hacking group Pawn Storm.

Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda sought permission from the court’s headquarters in the Hague, stating that inquiry from Russia and Georgia was not enough.

“We have a force that is shaped for a different reality than we have today,” Maj. Gen. Duane Gamble told reporters Tuesday.

The al Qaeda Syrian affiliate said the Syrian regime was close to collapse, and called on supporters to step up attacks on territory held by the government.

Where did the missile come from that brought down MH17? That and other questions remained unanswered following an official report released Tuesday.

A recording of Nusra Front leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani calls for the death of Russian people and soldiers in Syria.

The International Energy Agency said the global oversupply of crude will continue amid slower demand growth and surging Middle East production.

On Saturday coalition and Russian planes entered the same battle space and came into visual contact, the Pentagon said.